An Ordinary Day Poem by Carolyn Brunelle

The street outside
becomes alive with
school busses
returning chattering
children from local schools,
road traffic swells
to constant swoosh;
a weary, happy bunch
makes their way home
from their day.
Blissfully unaware of life
and ears
behind the wall
walkers and runners
converse in the breeze
about intimate matters,
dogs bark in the distance;
the kids next door
throw rocks at trees
hoping to dislodge
their ball
hanging in the branches
which upsets the dog
on guard in the house
on the corner.
A distant train
clatters on tracks;
whistles
to any who pay attention
while
ambulances scream
all the way to next emergency
......and behind the wall.....
it's time for wine
a hot shower;
and dinner with you.