Tarnish

by teomir · 02/03/2026
Published 02/03/2026 16:12

The metal polish is a hard pink stone,

a little puck I’m rubbing alone.

I’m using a rag that’s greasy and torn,

to fix the spots where the finish is worn.


The candlestick has a crust of green,

the ugliest thing that I’ve ever seen.

I want it to shine before she gets here,

but the copper is showing, the end is near.

#anticipation #caretaking #decay #domestic labor

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