you put up curtains of steel and iron-clad locks on your windows.
to keep the dust out.
to keep your room beautiful.
to keep your glass baubles and china dinner wear--
safe.
i wonder how long it's been?
when was the last time?
when have you ever seen the sun.
when have you heard the birds outside.
when have you watched the sprinklers on your neighbor's lawn.
pulsing to the right.
racing to the left.
