Squiresville
The groaning window
porch fan, green wicker
whirring ice box
full of Orange Crush.
In my weakness
redeeming parts
severe as ever
coffee in a thick white mug.
The smokehouse grease
hot cistern, water pump,
spirea and marigolds, dairy barn,
cigarette in a pink dish.
Right inside the kitchen
Help me. Help me right now
to sit at that table again
one more time.