a new man

walking hurriedly
down the empty
street, and worried
about my future,
about the past,
i find an
umbrella on
the sidewalk, it's
black with
a tortoise shell
handle. smart.
and beside it
a pair of gloves,
black leather,
and a hat. further
down the block
i see an overcoat,
it's long and dark,
with deep pockets,
and put that
on. then a pair
of shoes that fit
just right. wing
tips shined
and holding the
new day's light.
size ten.
the pants are
snug, as is the
white shirt that
lies beside them,
the bright blue
tie is perfect
though and i
remove the clothes
i'm wearing
and put them on.
by the end
of the corner
i am a new man
without a care
in the world.