Lessons in steel

 
 
I had a house
built out of steel
 
and people were
always welcome,
 
it didn't matter
what is was for
or how long it  
had been since  
they last visited
 
nowadays, I feel  
like my body has
turned into that
steel house,  
 
it doesn't matter  
why they require
my shelter, doesn't
matter how long it's  
been since they  
last visited,
 
it doesn't matter
where we are  
as we travel  
on this earth,  
 
this body too
is a home, there's
a fire waiting for
hands to get  
warm.