taskmaster
taskmaster
relegated tasks undone
table's set, a stained teacup
beckons. clean or leave?
no one to notice but me.
relegated tasks undone
I dress slowly, notice
spilt flour, toast crumbs,
gingerly I step over them.
relegated tasks undone
clock cuckoos twelve chimes,
noon, coffee grounds wetted then wasted,
no refill anytime soon.
relegated tasks started
an engine sounds, a car
parks, then leaves, out of
the trunk sticks an evergreen.
relegated tasks abominate
my day, I pull on left sock,
then boot, watch the snow fall.
wind drifts, fingers numb.
relegated tasks cease to exist
salt, pepper shakers nearly empty.
one apple, one slice of bread,
remains for future sustenance.
relegated tasks haunt this night,
never end right.
I sit amongst piled bags
readied to deliver to poor kids.
relegated tasks ignored
stemware waits,
champagne is poured.
I celebrate another new year.
relegated tasks disappear
windowsill cactus blooms red,
I write sentence on a pad,
snow outside grows deep.
all relegated tasks cancelled
I leave my house at three,
nightlight's lit, bed unmade,
to never return or a taskmaster be.
Linda Bratcher Wlodyka
© January 1, 2012
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