just be fair

i leave a check on

the counter,

for the maid,

the plumber,

the electrician.

an ex wife or two.

the kid who walks the dog.

the girl who

searches for the cat

and pets it for a moment.

i leave it open ended.

allowing them to fill in the blank.

to write  themselves

a number

that pleases them.

and will satisfy me.

they have the run of the house.

i can't imagine

what's

going over there.

who's to know. and truly,

i don't really care.

just be fair.