The Litter of Our Time
The thing about running is
There are always things
You need to dodge
On the sidewalk.
Like sometimes it's dead squirrels
That have been hit in the road,
And I worry when I pass by them
I'll step where their blood's dried
And carry disease with me to my next destinations.
Well, the thing is now
When I'm running--the things
I find myself dodging most are
Various types of PPE--
Masks and gloves discarded on the roadway.
I'm not sure how they're left behind.
Sarah Zureick-Brown 