Today I Saw_An exercise in Poetry

I think every poet could use this device, and maybe even use it over and over again. So if you want to steal this idea, go for it.

Today I saw:

A lady and a boy walking a golden retriever in the rain

They had a big black umbrella

They were holding it over the dog, not over themselves

Today I saw:

A homeless man smoking outside of Del Taco

I asked him if he thought it was going to rain

And he grunted

Today I saw:

School children rushing across the intersection

The crossing guard holding up two hands like in a stick-up

And in this neighborhood maybe it was

Today I saw:

Two neighbors parallel parking in the rain

Then rushing to get to their front door

But still taking the time to wave at me