To The Curb In Reverb

slip-slap flat feet hit the mac

rolling out yellow grain growing high

tic-tac bad breath on the mat

walking like you’re late for work

arms glide green fields slide by

pushing up the hilltop

ball fields cut grass warm dry

frisbee flies leaping up dog grabs

young man shin pads soccer ball–gol!

extra practice uniform dribble drills

train rumbles traffic stops red lights ding

cars resume woman with stroller smiles

short breath light sweat level off

paved lot glows hot cars in spots

lester young solo sax–sweet spot

gliding in smooth sound cross town

cross the street tall trees hidden path

leg cramp sidewalk crack broken back

house numbers hydrants painted doors

cul de sac turning back off the track

ella sings heartstrings lush voice

louis toots big horn bold as brass

from the grass to the curb in reverb

walking on heartbeat up setting sun

going down head for home shuffle on

mingus plays fight song takes too long

front door turn the key earphones out

relax gulp some juice kick off shoes

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