when's the pick up

everyone is confused

as to when to put the trash out.
some
have set
their bags out early,

on the curb. god help them.
they will be slapped hard with a
reprimand.

the threat of fines.

is it Monday, or Friday,
because
of the holiday.

didn't you read the note that fell
through the slot.

I see the neighbor going
through
my bag, double wrapped,
because that's how I roll,
looking for clues
as to who

put those turkey bones out
overnight.

she finds an envelope and looks
over to my house.

I duck under the window,
and crawl to my room.

there will be hell to pay.