As the day
closes, and the
night slides in.
The big fish hunt
in shallow water.
The old dog
leaves home to
die alone.
Orphans cry for
love
and the arrogant
choke on
rotten meat.
The libraries
become hostels
and owls
break the backs
of tom-cats on
the prowl.
The booze is gone
and the cigarettes too.
And somewhere
in this silly
world, a father kisses
his daughter good night.