The
clip-clop
means purpose, an up-tempo stride
toward a new evening to conquer.
Clip-clops
bounce from buildings and parked cars
and return in rhythm,
like laughter
or rain.
Clip-clop
of pain
that returns at once,
like salmon
or the swallows of Capistrano.
Clip-clops
quickly away from one more disaster
of purpose, another whispered
clip-clop
end.
-gj