Need

Once I was want of roof,

Need delivered a park bench.

When food was scarce,

My eyes made steak out of Spam.

When my father remained far away,

I sufficed with letters of compassion.

When I wanted a friend,

I found music as companion.

When want of creature comfort went knocking,

Spartan living ushered me in.

When desire for the flesh of love went unanswered,

Patience fulfilled necessitude.

Self-respect, mutual-respect, universal-respect

Is now the mantra of our love.

Need, remains the focus.

Ignoring nonessentials, the strategy.