shrubs and flowers in
enjoying the feel of dirt
under my nails

chatting with sister
making up schedules
to clean Mommy's house

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