burning sage

after burning 

a stalk of sage and waving

it about,

i rework the extra room,

the one with the white leather

couch.

it's a nice calm space,

once a dark, gloomy corner

of the house,

with a storied bed,

but the walls are painted a pale

blue now. bright pictures

on the wall. flowers adorn

the dresser. the closet is

painted white, the shelves

clean. there's a book case there.

a vase in the corner.

a clock.  a small tv.

the sheer curtains are parted

to bring in the light, the shine

of sun, or moon.

not far are a bouquet of trees,

the silver stream.

at last, once more, i love

this room.

i'm pleased.