my building faces east
so i miss the evening sunset
but if it's a nice one
a warm light reflects
off the large windows
and orange brick facade
of the west facing luxury condos
across the street
for a moment my tiny apartment
is filled with a flattering glow
that makes it seem to have secret rooms
i'm discovering for the first time
if the sunset is particularly beautiful
the condominium residents
step onto their balconies
taking selfies with their backs turned
to all of it and me at the same time
when the magic hour ends
we all smoke a few cigarettes in the dark
our burning cherries remind us
that we've all seen each other naked
at one point or another