04-11-2014, 05:32 PM
Life lost
When it was time to move again
mom told us to repaint the kitchen
as a weekend project. Daffodil yellow
turned to eggshell, but I thought milk
was a better name for that boring cream.
She even took down the Monet’s garden
dad got in DC four birthdays before.
The bright curtain over the sink top window
felt uneasily conspicuous, and the table
with its white tiles embedded in pine
cried for lost uniqueness. I didn't mind.
Boring houses are easier to leave behind.
When it was time to move again
mom told us to repaint the kitchen
as a weekend project. Daffodil yellow
turned to eggshell, but I thought milk
was a better name for that boring cream.
She even took down the Monet’s garden
dad got in DC four birthdays before.
The bright curtain over the sink top window
felt uneasily conspicuous, and the table
with its white tiles embedded in pine
cried for lost uniqueness. I didn't mind.
Boring houses are easier to leave behind.
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The howling beast is back.
The howling beast is back.