Christmas 1998

part 3 of 6

	Back home after work; kids had a day of leisure; all chores left undone. [Calgary, Aug 27th]
They laze in the shade earning the zoo's room and board; we pay, stand, swelter. [Calgary, Aug 29th]
	Minutes before dawn, three tall cranes at the river, reflecting ripples. [Calgary, Sep 2nd]
Two brown, parched schoolyards, a waiting schoolgirl in each; both saying I'm late. [Calgary, Sep 3rd]
	The band rehearses, I sit in at the drum set; can't keep from playing. [Toronto, Oct 19th]
Crinkled leaves rustle warm sun and a gentle breeze rake and wheelbarrow. [Calgary, Oct 25th]
	Wry skulls and vampires from the grocer's pumpkin bin will soon grace our door. [Calgary, Oct 27th]
Lying, mouth agape, my jaw vibrates to the drill; scent of powdered tooth. [Calgary, Oct 28th]
	Light fixture damaged; flowers and settings just so, candle-lit dinner. [Calgary, Nov 4th]
Move, find, sort and box tidy, arrange, toss or store making space to live. [Calgary, Nov 14th]