jail break

the siren
at the local prison
goes off
late into the night.
there's been
a jail
break. someone
has dug a tunnel
or sawed
through the bars.
you wonder if
you've locked the doors
or not.
makes no difference,
you have little
of value
for anyone to steal.
no guns or diamonds.
but you do have
fresh batch of
brownies on
the kitchen table.
better go down
and check.