the party lights

I see the police
out in the parking lot,
their party lights are on.

there have been break ins
into the cars.

tires are gone.
electronic gizmos, wallets
and phones.

it's a feeding frenzy for the boys
from the hood,
or local
kids with nothing to do.

good suburban kids with moms
and dads,

dogs and homework to do.

but this is more fun
breaking into cars, stealing
what isn't
nailed down.

out you go praying for the best,
that this
time they missed you,
leaving your car alone
before they left.