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I treasure Monday mornings
when it’s just me and the dogs
cats amongst
            clutter on the tables

the energy of the weekend
dissipating
into wisps of alcohol as
            I stack the dishes

fading sounds
of children’s games and bombs
in the pool
            picking up towels

the trees and I breathe
shake out the angry words
of last night
            make the beds,
            drink the morning dew tea

and bend ourselves
            back into shelter.

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Posted 30 June 2010, www.annisnyman.co.za, author: Anni Snyman

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