Tuesday, May 03, 2022

i don't need two u-hauls

rolling down the avenue
heading for the ohio river
or a backup horn on a backhoe
feeling its way below
the asphalt
for a runaway section
of clandestine pipe
a lone crow struts across a flat roof porch
and you wonder where the murder is
no one travels alone anymore

the maples are doing their best
to cover up the scars
the dog has his nose in the air
but hasn't made a sound yet
lots of school buses for waiting students
and refugees
but no drivers

are you ready for another election season

--- e b bortz

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