Closing Time

I Run; Panting; Rushing to be on time.
My cart's wheel screaming clicketty clack
Hurrying through darkened city streets and alleys. 
Gnawing Hunger outweighing my fear of red-eyed rats
as scents of tonight's meal fills the midnight garbage bins.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Jordan Avatar
October 5, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Patricia this poem sure gives a clear example of the hustle bustle that life puts on us - Great job and God Bless
Richards Avatar
October 5, 2008 at 11:40 AM
An honest, and graphic look at a tragic problem in today's world. ...Carrie
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