I am a project woman,
and I cannot stop.
Even when there’s none,
I make some up.

That is where Sam
comes into my life.
He is my handyman
and very polite.

I met him through an ad
at the country store
People knew Sam,
said he didn’t shirk a chore.

As I get older
there are things I can’t do.
Sam, the handyman,
does enough for two.

I love my gardens,
and he helps with mulch.
Pulls weeds, blows leaves,
digs holes and such.

He works on my Casita,
keeping it clean and tidy.
Ready for my guests
any holiday or Friday.

He helps put up my Carport
no easy feat.
Put tin on a shed
in blistering heat.

When a tree needs cutting,
he chainsaws it down.
Splits and stacks the wood
so it’s off the ground.

He can do plumbing, electric,
carpentry, and more.
I am so grateful for Sam
and the country store.