Neighborhood Watch

by Christopher Hivner

Walking at night
I am never alone,
the stars
are my companions,
distant eyes
keeping watch.
When I need advice
Cassiopeia clucks
like a worried mother,
Pegasus offers a ride
across the stars,
Cygnus drops a feather
as a comforting souvenir.
If I feel lonely
on my walk
I look up
to my watchers
and they guide me home.

Naked on Maple Street

by Christopher Hivner

Fresh morning sky,
a slice all to myself
so I shower in it.
I wrap a cloud
around my still wet hair
walking down the street
naked. My neighbors
are shocked at first
until they see the sky
this morning
and claim a piece
for themselves.