Shower

In your rush
to shelve
four dishes
three pans
six glasses
before
your morning
shower
you mistake
a full glass
on the counter
for empty
Water spills
at your feet
You don’t wince
or regret
this extra work
watch the blue
rag soak dark
and slow
admire
a cleaner floor

2012

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