A lonely Bindlestiff

What is a bindlestiff? A bindlestiff is characterized as a hobo, especially one who carries a bedroll. Bindlestiffs were in high population during the great depression when men who lost everything, would search for work.

Surrounded by the bleak realization of being a bindlestiff pressed down hard on the lonely traveler; not more than two months ago, he had everything a guy could want: a home, a steady job and some money in his pocket. Now all he had was the clothes on his back, his hat and his bedroll. Walking for hours on a lonely road, that seems to lead to eternity, further confirmed that hope had passed him by. Although hope is frail, it is hard to kill, so he continues walking. Walking towards the bleak horizon where maybe hope will find him.