The street was empty, devoid of traffic and life

I looked east at the morning sky

to see the sun come over the rise.

I went to the harbor

the music was loud

as I looked at the sky

there wasn't a cloud.

While waiting for the nurse

I looked through my purse

what I had to do, I hadn't a clue.

I went to a barbecue

my skin turned a red hue

The nurse put on a soothing salve

which I said I need to have.

There was an overcast sky

as grey, white and wispy clouds rolled by

there were birds and bees flying around

while I sat on the porch in this chair bound.

Some people I didn't know came by

they smiled at me and said hi

as they walked on by

leaving me to my writing with a heavy sigh.

The people in a small town live

from their hearts they will give

but they will also stab you in the back

with years of a practiced knack.

These are just some of the things

that a slice of life in small town brings

the people, the smell of a barbecue

and children laughing and playing as if on cue.

There could be more to say'

but I am just going to enjoy the day.

It is warm, a nice gentle breeze,

and people with allergies let out a sneeze.