we love you

the maid texts and says 

8 30.

i tell her i've already changed

the sheets

took the trash out

and vacuumed in preparation

for her 

return.

the money is on the counter,

the key

under the mat.

i tell her to help herself

to the sandwiches i made

for her

and her crew.

there's tea and coffee,

fresh juice.

she writes back, thank you.

you're such a hard

man

to work for. 

we love your house and

working

for you.