A long time ago
In a land
Not so far away

A flower petal
Floats solemnly
To the ground.

A hummingbird
Flits from tree to tree
But there are no leaves left.

A stray tabby cat
Wanders down the alley,
No owner to call it home.

A rusted pipe, neglected,
Finally bursts.
Yet no water flows forth.

A shutter creaks
Another hinge comes loose,
As the harsh wind blows.

A cry,
So sudden
Breaks the silence—

A baby sobs.
No mother left
To console it after nightmares.

A clock is about to chime,
Signaling 7:30
But the batteries are dead.

The sun sets
On this desolate place,
A city deserted.

10/01/2013

Posted on 10/01/2013
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