Water hits the sidewalk
steam rises
or is it dust?
Grass looking dry and thirsty
so I twist the dial
turning sprinklers on.
Water makes a tsk tsk tsk sound
as it crosses the grass
almost scolding it
or me
for being neglectful.
Birds peck at seed
sprinkled on the sidewalk.
They look like bobbleheads
making their little
up and down bids for seed.
Soon the sidewalk is covered with them.
They fluff feathers
beneath the shower of water
and drink from small pools.
The aroma of damp concrete and dry grass
assails my nostrils
carried on a soft breeze.
I think of you and I am at peace.
Thank you ...
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