everything but love

salesmen
at the door.
for life insurance,
windows,
lawn services,
painting
and girl scout
cookies.
the bell rings
and rings.
dog walkers,
church members,
collecting
clothes,
termite inspectors,
roofers,
someone wanting
directions,
or just the time.
firewood,
and mulch.
someone needs
to use your phone.
another wants
to buy or sell
your house.
when was the last
time you had
your furnace
serviced?
they come
for everything,
everything
but love.
that's a whole
other door
to knock on.