one chair

I start
with a chair. a simple wooden
chair with
a strong back.
I place it in the center
of the room.
a space that is empty
except for me,
except for this chair.
I sit down
and fold my hands into
my lap.
I am unafraid, or worried.
I have been
here before,
I've sat in many empty
rooms, alone,
and once again here I am
starting from scratch.
I look around and see
what needs to be done.
with this house, this room.
I know how to fill spaces.
I do it easily for others
and for me.