two little shes

2009

the two little shes

wrap in aprons

their little

she wastes

the two little shes

work four little hes

with clorox christmases

spent on their little

she knees

the two little shes

breathe the dust off

history books and sterling

frames, and as sippy cups

melt into water bottles

of opportunity and their

little she smiles

are stained by time

their little she dreams

adjust

the two little shes

in front of the glass

deep red and

aged, through the

double reflection you

can't see her eyes