Exit Stage Left

A cold front moved across the Hudson River Settling into the concrete streets of Hell’s Kitchen A Postal Canvas Hamper cried in its wheels While being pushed by a scavenger Collecting cardboard refuse Impatient horns made known their intent A woman missing teeth with an affluent smile Rattled a paper cup asking for change Giving God’s blessing in return And I Lost in my own disappointments Barely noticed the 'Opera’s Drama Unawares that I had been ‘caste' In the role as an extra.