Skin as black as charcoal
but a character not so dim
life's choices for survival
upon actions at a whim
a hand that provides
does honour this creed
all but a signature
for his next feed
but alas his character shines
showing his worth
the brashness of his vision
gives a job its birth
with'Digs'supplied
no more reasons are required
but a wager to outlast
keeps him inspired
'tis a tough role
to absolutely care
for someone whose head
is all that's spare
but a man no less resides
in a shell that once did strive
and sees a certain joy
in the man who is alive
'tis a partnership in crime
as the saying goes
life's lessons to be learnt
amidst the turmoil and the throes
but a friendship does grow
between the rich and the poor
the carer and the cripple
and life's revolving door.........