Home Just Prior To a Five Star Hotel Stay

Books strewn on the living room floor Some library, some owned Waiting to be read Drink recipes on the mid-modern coffee table Mostly Tequila based Waiting for other ingredients to be purchased Monthly bills sitting on the couch One overdue maybe? Waiting to be paid Succulents - much too dry Can they really die? Waiting to be watered Eclectic art on the wall A portrait of Chuck Close- he is Waiting to be straightened A Valentine’s Day card from months ago Glitter side up on the slim desk for small spaces Waiting to be placed in the box for special cards Empty containers -- all lids off-- Ready to be filled Waiting to organize life The five star hotel room It will be perfect – like the photo Minimal, clean, with all living areas condensed No books, no plants, no old holiday cards Freedom from all that defines I can’t wait-- To get home!