Saturday, August 2, 2014

Washer & Dryer

The city breathes as one 
in Summer heat.

I stand in the open garage
and see no one walking by

and no cars in the distance.
It is a rare stillness.

The washing machine spins
it's load. It has thought 

about retirement but doesn't
think it would be happy.

The dryer is sleeping 
but will have to get working

soon. They sit next to each
other like an old married

couple who can enjoy
long silences without worry.

I lean against my car.
It too has been thinking

about retirement. I know
this because of the check

engine lights on its dash
board. When its time comes 

it will be easy
to let one another go.


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