a hot dog stand on
each fourth corner
kitty-cross from
burger joints &
bakeries & take-out
tacos & sushi,
(that’s eight) & 7
blocks between this
& that is thatman,
at a delicatessen
with his dainties
& canned goods,
or so he said
(& I’m not deaf)
but what’s the sign
for ‘check please’
ayaladn 