the leak

despite what you know,
the leak surprises
you, the curled script
of a yellowed line
where it seeps out
and onto the black table
below. haven't you
done so much to keep
things in order,
eating right, exercise,
reading for knowledge
as well as pleasure,
don't you use your signal
making a turn, either
left or right.
isn't gratitude ingrained
within. it doesn't matter.
the leaks will come
regardless, as you well
know, having
brought the bucket up
from the basement
on many occasions.