On the Corner of Vista and Minton
Let the skinny ones
stay skinny
standing,
thinks
the fat man
sitting
in the middle
of the bus shelter bench,
not wanting
to share
as he watches
the two dogs
on the corner
across the street.
The big dog sniffs
the little dog’s butt.
The little dog
spins around
and snarls,
then presents
her butt again
for smelling.