Philippines
the hum
of the heater
ice
in the freezer
water in the faucet
whirl of the washer
the stove, the microwave, the frig
iphones, Internet, ipads
blankets on the bed
clothes hanging on hangers
soap in the showers
a clean cup and saucer
too many spoons
rooms with windows
bulbs and candles and button lights
mirrors on the wall
family photos
stacks of books
everything in reach
in order
no destruction
no despair
nothing to repair
the trees
are all standing
outside my door
leaves the only mess
milk, eggs and bread
at any hour
the hospital is open
pharmacies ready to fill
schools in session
restaurants with no wait
Christmas is in the air
turkeys in freezers
socks and shoes
cash, coin, debit
airports
banks
gas stations
newspapers
magazines
snack machines
and it’s colder
today
than yesterday
so I put on
a coat
TL