I admit to a relationship
the truck visits Tuesday mornings 6am
slowly with caution it is large and takes up the entire width
at regular intervals stopping I wonder if others too are anticipating near a window
its progress the sound picking up bins tipping contents into the berth of its back
men chattering even shouting as they direct mechanically large arms down the street
then
it approaches my front path stops at the edge hesitates with a shift a crank reaches the no return and hugs
my trash
I thank the truck silently for its stop
Tuesday morning 6am
with great assurance and regularity
except on holidays which fall to a Monday where it then gets shoved a day forward
city service after all
is there anyone else who admires and admits to being in relationship with their trash truck?