This poem reminded me of a poem I wrote a long back that I haven't posted on this site and also that I have also seen a lot more people under bridges, unemployment seems to be growing.
It's a sad story, I like how you mention about not looking for the dad in the stars anymore... I think the dad passed away? and also the part about his lungs... does the kid has asthma? or did I misread that.
I like how I read two voices, I think one is from the mom and the last one is the answer from her kid.
Let me re-read it again.
EDIT:
I listened to the song and you are right, it's powerful... what would you do? just the thought frightens me.