Kick the Can

A gray hanging sky loomed above
The ugly concrete monoliths
That chokes the cramped urban skyline.
For Christ's sake! Why doesn’t it rain?
Said the young, angry teen kicking
An empty Budweiser beer can
As he walked along the sidewalk;
That! (He kicked again) should happen
To those goddamn, so-called buddies
Of mine- A swift kick in the ass.
He kicked the can again, this time
It flew into the busy street.
Chasing after it a horn blared
But the car could not stop in time.
A light drizzle began to fall.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 23, 2011 at 7:40 AM
I have enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this morning Albert. May you have a beautiful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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