the fog clings to dusk's edge

i just wander through backstreets where shadows hum, hoping not to wake up. the wind whispers secrets through bruised trees, while i trace threads lost in cafes where laughter fades. neighbors gossip about potholes, others whisper about fire. weather here? a low hum, almost forgotten. a tripadvisor tip says stay late, but how do you decide? yelp reviews hint at rain, but some say it’s just the light. a yelp mentions broken tiles, yet locals murmur of better days ahead. photos show more than what’s seen-hidden spots, old stores scent of coffee and decay. a boy sneaks past, sketching shadows, his art lost when i passed. i feel small, yet part of something bigger. undermarked signs blur, but the street holds stories i can’t name. somewhere distant, a breeze might resurrect something, yet i can’t find it here.