The house is clean, saying he cared for it,
and the lack of food in the fridge by the door
says he either ate little or ate out.
A single coat, hung in his closet, just one,
says he lives alone but the two different
size slippers sat he had a guest often enough
that he felt the need to keep extra shoes
around the house for that welcomed friend to have.
The warmed up fireplace, with wood still glowing,
say he sat there recently and the glass
says he was lonely. The books covered with
dust say he read, but not for a long time.
A paper, marred by an F, says he won't
or can't try and do what he used to.
A picture, solitary and small, on the desk,
ripped in half, says he was left broken and alone.