racoons in the night

like

racoons, the thieves

come out

at night to try doors,

to break

into cars

and rummage through

sheds.

you can see them carrying

things away.

they have

gloves

and hoodies on.

the doorbell ring

cameras

mean nothing to them.

tomorrow

their pictures,

blurred and dark will

be posted

on the neighborhood

watch

but the beat will go

on as

the cops stop by

to shrug

and wish you luck.