Saint Paul, 26 May 2006
Laraine from Littlefield
Veteran of mud stains
Lets the fabric dry
Then scrubs earnestly
With her dog’s toothbrush
Clever.
Ember from Embarrass
The Contessa of notions
Scavenges ash trays
Then severs butt filters
For handy pin cushions
Ingenious.
Cassie from Kasota
Survivor of domestic shiners
Silent as incivilities fly
Fitfully bludgeons him with
The anvil of his splitting maul
Resourceful.