The American Way

grass unmowed
what will the neighbors say

neat lines, I wish made a distinct presence on my yard
however, so unevenly displaying
to the outside
the imperfection inside the house
which mustn’t be exposed;
for this is the American way!

neat lines debase the authenticity of life, which is gloriously dirty

dirty nails, a sink full of dishes, untidy rows of grass
are the heartbeat of life…