A Strip of Siding

A strip of aluminum siding came off the roof of the apartment house behind us and landed in our yard. I told that building's landlord about it. Then I moved the strip of aluminum into the alley so my dog would not cut himself when walking around the yard.

The recent rainstorm caused a racket. It was the aluminum piece catching the downpour from the house next door, keeping the neighbors awake. This morning I went out in the rain and moved it again to the edge of the shared parking lot. I hope to give it to the recycling man.

I feel helpless about the toxic political climate but I can move a piece of aluminum out of the rain so my neighbors can have a good night's sleep.