Tom Scocca

A green mist of new leaves rose along the abrupt slope of Morningside Avenue.

People in heavy coats huddled around picnic tables in the sun.

A rip of blue in the clouds

Dim, close, and unwholesome

Giant furry pompom

Buds were swelling

A floor lamp

Trails of cologne

Wind hissed

A low roar

Dog turds melted

A sharp blue sky

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