Aftermath

The wind makes it snow
From leftover
In the trees

Pockets turned inside out
Emptied
Of confetti

More often, Lord, I pray
After the parade
Has passed

Born with envy
These days I sleep and sweep
The streets

With my own dreamy
Broom
And umbrella.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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