I love this! The tone is epic and sweeping, rich and timeless.
Dogs no longer roam these streets: that says a lot! It makes me want to know what's left. Behind a shuttered window, a drenched old man, for there are only men and cats in this town - every single word on its own is a simple word, but put together, they convey so much more than meets the eye. You're a born writer! You've got "it."
And here is today's prompt: https://steemit.com/freewrite/@mariannewest/day-480-5-minute-freewrite-tuesday-prompt-pineapple