no children, no pets, no guns

i put a help wanted sign
in the window.
cooking, cleaning, occasional
reading me to sleep.
back scratching is essential
as are kissing skills.
prefer someone who is kind
and compassionate.
willing to grow old with me,
but not too old.
someone in shape, who can
stand on her toes in a pair
of red high heels
and get the cobwebs
in the corner,
dust the shelves. shake
the rugs off the back porch.
she must know how to fold
fitted sheets, and bake
cookies on cold winter days.
English does not have to be
her first language, in fact,
a minimalist in the talking
department would be okay.
the hours would be flexible,
as I hope she would be too.
the pay, not much, but it could
be fun. no children, no pets.
no guns.