Spring Cleaning
Dangling cobweb-
Dusty
Brushes a thread-like crack,
Takes a wimpy wipe at the cornice-
Easier to clean than the sky!
And then, in silence,
I’ll sweep.
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Elaichi et Cetera... 
Anita said,
May 12, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Ah…
poetry he spews
inspired by dirt
what of the flowers
and fruit?
elaichietcetera said,
June 1, 2010 at 7:07 PM
They need washing too! 🙂
Cynthe Brush said,
May 12, 2010 at 9:09 AM
MARVELOUS! You two….Pel & Anita. BIG smiles here in California.
elaichietcetera said,
June 1, 2010 at 7:17 PM
That Anita is a sly one; I often wonder what will next erupt from her wily pen!
jaya Wagle said,
June 1, 2010 at 2:47 PM
You are a fine write poet yourself Mr. Pel!
elaichietcetera said,
June 1, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Thank you very much!
outofthegarden said,
June 1, 2010 at 5:19 PM
O long lost sweeper
Bench suspended from on high
Cleared those cobwebs yet?
😉
elaichietcetera said,
June 1, 2010 at 7:19 PM
Nice!
No…
😀