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Friday, May 5, 2017

After Midnight, Louis Simpson

The dark streets are deserted, 
With only a drugstore glowing 
Softly, like a sleeping body; 

With one white, naked bulb 
In the back, that shines 
On suicides and abortions. 

Who lives in these dark houses? 
I am suddenly aware 
I might live here myself. 

The garage man returns 
And puts the change in my hand, 
Counting the singles carefully.

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