scrubbing the stovetop
enjoying the sounds
of elbow grease

weekend work-
helping roommate move their things
cleaning the kitchen

at long last...
knowing that the stove top
will stay clean

our last night together
kitty federation wrestling
scratching me goodbye

one day to catlessness
working on cleaning regimen
to defur the house

midday break
driving and worshipping
strength for three more days

settling dust-
catching my breath
for the next rounds