Maybe Tomorrow

The Sun had left the horizon

Far behind when I awoke

To face another pointless day

Being destitute and broke

Got up off my friends sofa

Went and made a cup of tea

Had a look through an old paper

Just to find a place for me

Saw a few that might be ok

But I could never pay the rent

Without job and accommodation

I'll end up living in a tent

Maybe I could have tried harder

In the classroom years ago

I did not think I'd end up here

How the hell was I to know

I even served my country

But that does not mean a thing

Only when I need some shelter

I can some old mates ring

I don't want to be a burden

And it fills me up with shame

That I have to seek their help

When they are not to blame

I keep looking on the bright side

At least I still have legs to walk

Unlike some other poor soldiers

Who are too shell shocked to talk

Maybe tomorrow I can beat the Sun

And wait patiently to see her rise

To fill my life with her warm embrace

And her ever changing  cloudy skies