It is dark even with the street lights
sometimes the moon holds its place
waiting for the sun to replace her
or like a bright shadow rise
men sit on their coolers
waiting for their rides
to a construction site
white vans pull up and absorb them
and they reverse the process at night
The dogs need walking
so we walk up and down the streets
watching as lights come on
and cars drive by very fast
since there is nothing to stop them
You can hear the wind
a barking dog in the distance
car doors slamming
its too early for the birds
someone walking quickly
The day is beginning
and the sun starts to rise
coffee is brewing
as people open their eyes
and snooze the alarm for five more minutes
(C)2021-22 Catherine Elder
