In The Dark On The Outside

From my latest book, Vanishing Fair, available on Amazon.


Up early
First thing
Before the sun has a chance
To rise
I hit the pavement
With the shoes I'm ready to retire
Taking in the views
Of the houses around me
At a decent pace
Since the gym is closed
On Christmas Day
Mostly by myself
Except for one misguided soul
On Huron Street
Somewhat at peace
Strong from determined accomplishment
Ready to turn the table
On my recent past
Willing to happen to the world
For a change
Feeling better about myself
Than I did the day before
Which is just about
The best present
I could hope for
While the rest of the planet
Unwraps boxes
And throws away
The pretty paper


Copyright 2020 by Steve Keil