how easy i forget in the midst of whine
afterglow and dying embers
when morning light leaves me cleaning out the fireplace
there was warmth in cold of night
there were friends who did not fight
a clear path cut from home to work
no bombs to dodge and yet it lurks
justification of cause for complaint
i have this house to clean
this car to wash
these shoes to shine
these groceries are too heavy
until i realize there are those
who would sell a kidney just
to carry my load.