The homeless boy is starving and cold
I take him to a diner to feed him
I take him to a motel so he can shower
He steps out of the bathroom and removes his towel
He lays naked on the bed and closes his eyes
He is expecting to feel a stranger touch him
He is expecting a stranger to violate him
He is surprised when I hold him in my arms
"I am not that kind of person
"I will not use you
"I only want to help
"I want you to rest here
"I want you to be safe
"I love you as a fellow human
"I love you as you are a brother"
He starts to cry and has realized
"I am safe here"