It was warm enough to not need a jacket
It felt like I'd forgotten something 
The luck of an express train
Time to saunter through midtown
In the alley between 48th and 49th 
Paparazzi Dog and Rabbitgirl
Whimsy and delight and 
Socio-political statement 
On the way home 
Walking through the park
Instead of around it
Finding the fish store open 
Steamed tilapia in a garlicky sauce 
Paired with steamed broccoli 
Mashed potatoes and peas and 
At the end of the day
When the sun had set
​And the chill had crept back into the air
Sitting in bed 
With a hot cup of tea