Things To Do Around Emmons Avenue

Walk to the Deli corner Buy two bags of Wonder bread Pass five sushi places on one block Daydream about what Lundy Brothers was like before it closed Cross the Avenue to the Bay Watch the toddlers run to catch the seagulls Hear women’s laughter by the railing. Smell the raw fish sold by the water near the fishing trip boats. Say hello to the fish salesmen Move slightly to the side as they yell, “Half Price!” your ears ringing– Try to feed the swans among the swarm of ducks and seagulls Feed the seagulls too. Laugh at how the ducks fight each other over crumbs in the air. Stroll over the Bay Bridge Pigeons at your feet Children over the railing Led down childhood memories of intertwined feet under Cappuccino’s glass table Hairs sticking to chap stick Spinning over water, coat buttons open