If
you were looking for fertile land
This
might be just about right.
Dark,
rich, moist soil
That
encourages trees and grass, and invites animals.
A
stray alligator drinks from a leaky fire hydrant.
Raccoons
are no longer nocturnal here,
And
once home- trained peaceful German Shepherds
Have
taken to moving as a pack, looking hungry.
My
house is the sole residence
On
a block that had thirteen homes.
While
grass, four feet tall and two story trees
Have
moved into the remains of our neighbor’s place.
My
wife and I have guns we keep loaded.
Our
kids have been living with an aunt in Houston,
And
I expect to be moving there real soon.
Too
many people peer in our windows.
City,
state and federal do-gooders
Show-up
occasionally, but not too often now.
Maybe
they can bring a casino and a jazz band?
Make
us a tourist attraction.?
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