2004/grace

I like the grace
of home,
that comes from
knowing where the
ironing board
is kept,
how the vacuum
fits together.
How to gauge
the stove setting
so the oatmeal
isn’t gummy.
Gummy oatmeal,
I didn’t know
I had it in me,
something I evolved
past years ago.
It makes me want
to pack up
and leave.
A life that is
so confusing
I’ve said it
before,
I don’t know
well.
Details are too
important
to me,
the ease
and grace
they bring.

6/25/04