Orphans

young squatters
in an broken
down home

their life
a wilderness

to gather 
food, 
water, 
blankets.
to keep warm
and stay alive

so brave
they don't cry

young warriors.
ready for life
ready than most

it's so cold outside
on a hot summer day

no one knows
where they are
how they are
how many they are

but they are ready
those little angels
unspoiled
yes, they are ready.