Just Outside My Door

Just out the door into
the jungle of joy
squirrels chasing each other to the tree
ducks bathing in the bird bath and pigeons flying under foot
butterflies and bees all buzzing
as I go down the balcony
kids riding bicycles coming toward me
three people carrying large bags walking my way
with children following them
some sounds of balloons bursting and horns blowing like a parade is coming
a newspaper blows over the balcony as I get to the stairs
three men carrying ladders and tools come up the steps
I wait for them to pass and a lady with her dog come
up next and I wait for them too. Then I get to the stairs and go down
I feel like kissing the ground.

copyright 2006 Vernice L. Boone
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