The noise of human voices around me.

Uninvited gossip two feet away from my ears.

By the countertop where I am going to get my sugar cane for my coffee.

And in my way out of the store.

I could not care less about your problems.

As you about mine.

Please empty the alley of your steps.

And allow me to walk through it.

It is only 7:00 AM…for crying out loud….!

And I have already have to deal with people.

Give me the barking of a dog at any time.

The shrieking of an eagle at midnight.

The cooing of a dove, the lighting and thunderstorm voice…

Give me anything but the noise of people.

Please.

Ernesto Onofre