Mantra rays
the eight steps to happiness one strip the
old sheets
from the guest room bed
two
pull the pillows from the gap
behind the old iron rails three
the paste of tamarind on soft
terrycloth an old nappy is good
to polish off the brass bed ends
four
go find the sheets that fit the double bed
while thinking of the last time you saw
your cousin
five no regrets for the extra blanket
purchased
six same for the three character cushions
designed to make reading more comfortable
after all we are none of us young
anymore
seven
count the pillows make sure there are
a variety a foam a down a feather pillow for choice
eight make the bed set the lamp up check
the bulb and install the water
jug with the lid
take a photo and look at it until the knock
at your door
lets in ghosts
as well as flesh
Glorious. Spooky too.
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