this morning

wiping away death

This morning I
wiped the rest
of you away

        quietly,
        without a fuss.

The blankets
are on the line,
floor mopped;
kennel flat.


Fold the bill up,
wait for the
statement
to come in.

Rocks in the ground,
mulch,
a marker;
done.

Author's Note

on burying you this morning

Reviews

[Susan Beth Horvath]

This scene is brought to me so clearly that I am on the page with you. Your style fascinates me. It's as if you are penning my own thoughts. I have recently buried the family dog who passed after 19 years with this household. Thanks for this enlightening read.

[Lyn Anderson]

You are welcome. Thank you for your thoughts

[jacob erin-cilberto]

there is a cold sadness to this...i remember when one of my cats died....my friends came over and buried him...i just couldn't.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you I know you understand