in the middle of the

October 19, 2012

in the middle of the
night, the alarm setting
quietly switched
to uncontrollable
gigue in e minor
an hour ahead of
schedule, a surprise
to all as the city
awoke prematurely
to the pitter-patter
of wet, little feet
dancing atop
their window units
.
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