the left overs

i feed the trash can

the leftovers

uneaten

untouched.

down goes bread

and noodles

cheese

and olives.

the remains

of salad.

the dishes scraped

clean.

the glasses poured

out.

i wipe

the table, the counter,

flip the switch

for wash,

then sit.

all of it goes away

so quickly.

as if it never

happened.