“Did a lot of work in this town years ago.”
I wander the city, a ghost,
Remembering those who wandered with me.
Some now dead, which is sad,
Some just gone;
Which is worse.
Down East 9th from the water and new stuff,
To the bottom.
Buildings are still here, otherwise named or purposed.
This was this, this was that.
Was I ever here? in this one?
What’s that? Is that where I went to the
Spanish Mass?
With the thick wafers and sweet red wine.
Did she live there?
He worked here on the tenth floor.
Did we lunch over there?
Was it raining?
I remember an umbrella and puddles.
Does anyone see me as I walk by?
Nobody’s busy today-not this early.
They could, if they cared to look.
I’ll touch one of them,
See if they notice.
Would I have?
Back when I had substance and bustled
Rather than wandered?
The news box lies empty and open,
Broken on its side.
Gulls peck calmly at popcorn
Strewn in the gutter
As I pass by dragging my shadow behind.
© – TDR 2019
Hot Bottoms 
I’m from US, and never visited Cleveland, my only knowledge of it is the character in Family Guy and this quote by Ichiro Suzuki “If I ever saw myself saying I’m excited going to Cleveland, I’d punch myself in the face because I’m lying.”
Thanks for giving it a more human element!
I’ve had a lot of fun there, but I’m easily entertained. Thanks for reading.