08-25-2023, 03:53 AM
Morning's awaiting the slide and the thunk
of the dead bolt
locking behind you; it listens for chirps
from your car keys,
signals of hushing alarms. In the stillness, the tea pot
whistles then yawns to the clicking of Legos the kids build;
murmuring hums from the dishwasher singing its calm hymn.
Finding my pen like a friend at a party, we talk men—
whispering phrases the kids shouldn't hear till they've grown old.
Footsteps approaching
the patio door bring a quick chill:
words back in place, in their books
lest they slip out
and blame me.
*slight changes made from feedback, Aug. 25*
of the dead bolt
locking behind you; it listens for chirps
from your car keys,
signals of hushing alarms. In the stillness, the tea pot
whistles then yawns to the clicking of Legos the kids build;
murmuring hums from the dishwasher singing its calm hymn.
Finding my pen like a friend at a party, we talk men—
whispering phrases the kids shouldn't hear till they've grown old.
Footsteps approaching
the patio door bring a quick chill:
words back in place, in their books
lest they slip out
and blame me.
*slight changes made from feedback, Aug. 25*