will he kill me in my sleep

the interview

is brief.  i look at him.
he looks at me.

can i be trusted, can he.
arms,
legs all in tact.

young enough to climb
a ladder,

he has a car, he's sober,

but will he kill me in
my sleep?

how long have you been
painting,
i ask him.

he shrugs and says.
a long time.

okay, i tell him, i guess
that's good enough for me.

you start monday.