Dog Town

The sun goes to sleep faster than you anticipated.

Every few footsteps you look over your shoulder 

and with each stride you know you're getting closer

to the place you can't call home but it might as well be.

You're in dog town tonight

And it's obvious that there's something about the light

that keeps them off the street

And there's something about the night 

that lets them breathe

Easier. Safer. More freely.

Maybe if you crawl on all fours you can blend in with them.

Everywhere you look, a test of dominance and strength.

Ticks and flea bites have no effect on social status

Because who the hell cares when they have the same struggles?

The moon lights your way but are you sure it's safe to follow?

After all, can it peer into the break of dawn of tomorrow?

Can it promise that your eyes will watch the sunrise? 

No, it sure can't. But hey, it's all you've really got.