curtains
by Rob Walker


curtains of her long-lost love
in household chores where dust is found
a crossword puzzle of her loss

scattered wide on kitchen tiles,
withered, seemed like toilet bowls
which needed harpic now to shine.

groceries to put away.
so much to do.
so little time.






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