Wednesday, April 9, 2014

the business end

ever have one of
those
mornings
where you 
hit the ground running?


wasn't the plan

it just 
is.

could 
have something to do with
special droppings
delivered
by a shih tzu
who gives you a look
of complete confusion
by your unanticipated
reaction


could be that.

bad girl
very bad girl
echoed through the
house.

quickly followed
by a loud
Kenmore


with heart pumping
i follow
this drive forward

blankets in the laundry

disassemble a couch
for a good sweeping
and deodorizing

air out pillows

curtains down 
in preparation for
another load
(of laundry, that is)

windows washed

at 7 a.m.
i am already congratulating
myself
on a day 
well lived
if my accomplishments are
any reflection

the base boards have been painted
with a shout of
fini


everything back to normal
ladders put away
brushes cleaned
paint cans in storage
a wonderful dinner served
with a smile
and a glass of wine


lest i forget
a trip to the fabric store
 a sitting at the machine
where four new pillow covers
are constructed
to welcome 
Spring

yeah...
that kind of morning.

all because
a dog and her owner
had a little
spat.

1 comment:

  1. My vet's office sells a special pet odor candle that the customers swear by. Let me know if you need one! :)

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