City Walkers

Shuffling feet, two lazy slippers
sneakers, peep-toe pumps, Bally
halted at a junction, red lights
a distinctive mission.

A cough, an impatient sigh
a ticking clock, a blaring earphone
a map, a wandering mind.
halted at a junction, red lights
a nervous reaction.

A nod, an acknowledgement
a tight smile, an indifferent stare
a clutch of a purse
halted at a junction, orange lights
a cultural glitch.

A home, an office
a classroom, a corner of the street
an unidentified destination
halted at a junction, green lights
an isolated home-
the city.