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Caretakers

Have you seen the man
Who owns this land
Without title – both kinds –
The unentitled
Stooping to pick up trash
Cups and pizza boxes
From the park’s late night
Visitors

He treks through the snow
Carrying in his parka pocket
A bag of seeds
Refilling bird feeders
As he goes

This land
Held by the common
Cared for by its own

Caretakers
Those who take care
Give the most