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