a five and under treasure trove

the house,

narrowed by boxes and clothes,

furniture,

and bags

of trash,

a dog with three

legs,

relieving himself

in a far corner,

large children,

arms deep in bags of

chips

and sweets,

and a husband

lying

in stroke

repose

on the Barclay chair,

is disturbing

to say the least.

the black

curtain of mold

in the shower,

the broken gas leaking

stove,

the shattered

glass,

a five and under treasure

trove

of Knick knacks and what

nots.

the wife pointing out

that the table

is made cherry wood,

hand crafted by Shakers

in Lancaster.

on this job,

i'll pass.