Thomas R. Smith




Lyle

Winter road salt specks my windshield with stars.
Old Lyle wipes the glass with a rag,
breathing on it here and there for moistening.
This is the last full service station in our town.
Lyle rubs harder to get the last streaks.
“Is that any better?” Though the glass is now 
completely clear, Lyle smiles at me through stars.