Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Septic




When they created the crater in the backyard – Mom and Dad went
Inside – safely put away until the job was done, but I was ten.
Barefoot, I climbed to the edge of the stench-abyss and spied
On the methane men.
The first dirt clod crumbled too quickly in my hands, but the second one
Taken from yesterday’s stash on the putrid precipice, found its target.
PVC pipe is no match for my maneuverability and finesse.
They say the sewage smell will vanish once they finish the tank connection –
Whatever that means.  The stinky men evacuate our driveway in their mucky trucks,
Leaving me the keeper of all earthen bombs.



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