This City
In Washington, a lot of people say-
what is a city without skyscrapers?
New York is a real city.
Boston is better.
Washington is defined by one thing.
Government.
it’s very hard to escape.
even when you want to take refuge. a drink or two.
the patrons, the bartender…
they’re all talking about it.
black cars stop traffic—late to work.
your burger at lunch is named after the president. or an old one.
helicopters wake you up on a saturday.
Government is tallest.
