wipe your feet

I remember how concerned he
was about
sand.
about tracking sand into
the beach house.
he kept a vacuum on each
floor.
a tub of water
on the porch, fresh
and cold to dip your sandy
feet in,
then a towel,
a mat.
and a sign that said
wipe your feet before
entering.
it was just a week at
the beach. a long week.
my feet have never been
so clean
and free of sand.