i'm alone now

she wants
the bird bath painted
white.
the back fence
too.
that post,
that bench
where he used to
sit and throw
seeds
down for the birds.
can you do
anything
about the bees,
she says.
so many bees
in the wood,
making home for
more bees.
and the lawn
furniture,
why is green now?
is there anything
that can
be done about
that?
will you stay
and have lunch?
there is so much
to be done,
and I'm alone now.