A torn umbrella
tumbleweeds away.
A styrofoam cup
loop de loops and barrel rolls.
The rain drops sizzle
on the two lane blacktop.
Soaked red canvas shoe,
still bright, appears forlorn.
Blue gum wad
sticks to white edge line.
The clouds part.
Two trees rain crows.
A storm tossed man huffs
and puffs the diner door open.
The hostess refuses him
a seat at the counter.
His one bare foot
disqualifies entry.
copyright © 2020 Kenneth P. Gurney
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