Ashes on the front steps
Neighbours dogs barking outside in the frigid night
The barbeque in the backyard that has been used once, but cost hundreds
My brothers mildew clothes taking up much needed room in the basement
The tired old wooden dressers with the handles missing
The dust collecting on the bookshelves and pictures
Same chicken recipe for dinner with no salt because someone has high blood pressure
Excited to watch reality t.v because they actually go places and do things like
shop for new designer clothes and throw parties with swans in the swimming pool
The height of my week is to go grocery shopping and buy coffee cream on sale
Mama just yelled about the ashes on the front steps
Maybe my life just got too simple
Tired of complacency
I need a vacation
Where lovers kiss on cathedral steps and the sun always shines on them
Locks are locked on fences to express devotion
I want to cuddle with the dolphins
And run with the bulls
all while forgetting about the familiar
Love,
m.
