a man, or woman in uniform,
take the pest
control
worker, Sally, for instance,
arriving in her
truck, lemon
yellow with a frightened
bug on the side,
skull and cross bones
in its eyes.
but Sally's uniform is crisp
and clean,
the hat
stiff with a sun blocking
brim.
the white name tag
with her name
inscribed.
i respect the way
she strides into the house
like a soldier
at war,
carrying her tube of
insecticide,
spraying selectively
corners of the floor.
i'd trust her with my life.
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