After 2 am 

I drive past sleepy houses

wide awake

 

The streetlights on flash remind me how late it is; 

remind me how deserted this town can be

 

Long after midnight

too late for bars,  too early for breakfast

 

After 4 am

I drive past sleepy houses

inside someone is now wide awake

 

pacing around their living room

looking for their car keys 

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