Unwanted
Unwanted
Live in my house
But do not leave a footprint
Upon my life.
No cup nor plate
To mark your passing.
No hair on brush
No careless towel
In blameless bathroom.
No toasted crumb
No waste nor wrap
On flawless floor
No ill placed bag
Nor muddied boot
In hallowed hall.
I will ignore the path
I see you take.
You may
Brain drain on violent game
Gang hang on silent street
Drunk skunk in shady shed
Text sex in rundown room
But do not bring trouble to my door.
And do not leave a footprint
Upon my life.
Cynthia Buell Thomas
Tue 31st Dec 2013 17:43
Cate, it seems to me that this isn't, in any way, a literal piece about messy people. I find your poem very powerful, angry and deliberately strong - more like a last-ditch stand against a very difficult person - swirling one of those spiked clubs around your head, with intent to let fly if necessary.
I hope it gets sorted. 'Do not leave a footprint on my life' is a brilliant line, and a ghastly idea.
Happy New Year.