they're watching

the trash goes
out on Monday, then Thursdays.
after dark,
or in the morning.
please pick up,
after your dog, keep
that cat on a leash.
don't change the color
of your door,
or lock,
don't grow anything
that hasn't been deemed
ok
by the HOA.
they're watching,
they're on the job with
clipboards
and cameras,
perennially elected souls
with nothing to do
but this.
their eyes
are upon you,
around the clock.