I want to see the light

i open the box.

what could be easier than

installing

an overhead

light in the hallway

that's been

flickering on and off for

weeks.

the instructions

say in bold black letters.

easy to follow

instructions.

all of the ant like print

is in four languages.

there's a globe,

a fixture,

screws and bolts, wires.

orange twisty things,

all of them tucked away

in a plastic bag.

i get out my flashlight,

my ladder,

my tools and magnifying

glass, then turn

off the power,

and cross myself.

four hours later i have

taken the lord's name

in vain

a  dozen times.

i know they say,

open your eyes and see the light,

but right now i'm in

a very doubtful stage.