Khaki pants

Today I parked
On a vacant lot
As usual, dogs barked
The sign said-"Park not"

The man next to me
seemed to be
scared and in hurry
drove away in a flurry

The baby I smiled at
didn't reciprocate
the mom clutched
her hand
concealed
in saree's fold

At a loss
I wonder
if something's
amiss

The subzi vendor
is quick and eager
to,unusually, lower
prices on his ware

A fleeting look
of sheer terror
nearly spook(s)
me , Oh dear

Did I sprout fangs,
or horns on my head
A bell rings , Oh dang!
I just espied

In the grocery store
window, mirror
Today I wore
my khaki trouser

hence the fear
on every visage
"A law enforcer
is at large."