the perfect yard

i envy

the neighbor's yard.

his artificial

grass, so green, the bricks

aligned

in neat rows.

the fire

pit in the center,

four chairs

covered in 

flowered

tapestry,

a grill sparkling

clean

in the corner,

and edison lights

draped from

fence

to fence.

i've never seen anyone

out there,

just the dog

searching frantically

for a respectable place

to pee.