neglected

There's a yellow tape 
DO NOT CROSS 
just at the top of this staircase 
I leaned as far as I could 
without falling or crossing   
I do follow the rules 
some times  

Some times
 I don't  
Sue me 
which I guess 
is what the Parks Department is worried about
  being sued 
by people 
who might trip
 fall 
or in any way
 hurt themselves
 whilst walking up or down these steps  

Clear neglect  
those growths of weeds between the steps 
the dead leaves 
and 
other park debris 
accumulated in the corners 
so symmetrical 
are sure signs of neglect  
of course
 the nosy Parker 
in me wants 
to 
know 
why 

This is one of the wordy photos from Sunday's walk