Breadcrumb #608

KATIE NAUGHTON

to just be here
in the sound
the city not alone
summer exploding
all over it
green and wild
not excessive but
sufficient to
sun and heat
I feel
outside
of time alone
in light
where everyone
is heading out
to the sidewalks
to light fireworks

the initial slap
of hot humid air:
I did not plan
especially to be
here feeling
time light
and sound or heat
American in
particular what I
feel of it failing

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