night rain, whining dog

unwanted morning stress

smartkey not found

© Rachel Green October 2024

please break the bread with potted yeast

just like you did before

the goldfish that you asked to feast

are flapping on the floor;

the milliner has brought your hat

with several garden snails

they're held in place with this and that

and tiny handguard rails.

You asked me if I thought you ought

to trim your fingers down;

they seem the very length you sought

to match your surgeon's gown.

© Rachel Green October 2024