the last day

experiencing summer downtown.

it's a glorious morning

the air is fresh and crisp

as the wind blows cool over the land,

yet it's still cozy out here

with the sun warm in the sky,

for it's 10:42 am,

the last day of summer.

this city towers high

with its shadows running

crooked into the streets.

the flags at Washington Blvd

fly majestically over the square,

waving to the souls of this season,

as old #4 comes clanking along

groaning over the rails,

chattering of an era gone by,

while tooting a morning hello

to a wanderer in the streets.

it seems #4 knows too,

that it's 10:42,

on this last day

of summer.

wow!

time travel for 45 cents!

...and while rolling by a deli

there's a woman in the window

fresh and young,

drinking her coffee...

yes!  a smile and a wave!

...and rounding

the corner of Shelby Street,

555 that is,

to a gallery where

they know my name,

why...

this city is cheery today!

i guess it knows too, 

everyone must know

and now even you...

that it's 10:42

this day...

this last day

of summer.