2021/7/11 #poetry Hunting a scent Following it's trail Down through an alley 'Round the corner Up the block I didn't realize until I sniffed it But I'm starving I should find what it is It's way past lunch o'clock It's bread I'm sure There's a bakery I must find it Gotta be here somewhere not too far just steps away I don't see it But my nose is going bonkers Perhaps it's just a neighbor and I've been led astray Wherever it is from I really hope they take my money Give me food and a warm belly and then send me on my way Bread bread bread bread It's the only thing going on in my head I don't care if it's bagels or muffin or cake It could even be flapjacks or naan for gosh sake Just let me chew it As long as it's baked I'm going home this is too much to take