the clouds
are different here.
lower. thicker. heavier.
except when there are none.
the sirens
are quieter here.
fewer. farther away.
although, the local news
would not agree.
the air
is lighter here.
sweet. crisp.
in a town that
used to smell of
melted rubber.
she is
stronger than I expected.
blind faith. pain free.
I'll worry for her.
tonight I
saw one huge star
and three fireflies.