a night light shining through the
window onto a wall
real or imaginary tempted him
to think if only but
he spoke deep and nasal
stating -
no tres-pess-sing
on my soul -
do not disturb signs
displayed
down the hall
inside the room at the back
of the house
accumulated dust
black hair
begets grey
muscles softened
finger nails cut very short
mailman walks by everyday
outside the light remains on
to scare raccoons
away
a night light shining through the
window onto a wall
real or imaginary tempted him
to think if only but
he spoke deep and nasal
stating -
no tres-pess-sing
on my soul -
do not disturb signs
displayed
down the hall
inside the room at the back
of the house
accumulated dust
black hair
begets grey
muscles softened
finger nails cut very short
mailman walks by everyday
outside the light remains on
to scare raccoons
away