great life advice

i woke up this morning and thought i was late

jolted, i walked out to the kitchen and blinked at the clock

7.50

not 9.30

only 51 degrees outside with a high of 71

i walked down three flights of stairs

and opened the front door to walk down another

the sun rose over the buildings on the other side of the street

i picked up one foot and put it in front of the other and aimed for a few leaves

i crossed the street against the light

a young girl with a backpack held her father's hand

"watch out for the poop!" she said

and she jumped