The Nature of Houses
The house is a construct
Abode and container
For life
We choose
Dividing inside
From outside
We choose
Things
To bring in
To leave out
A couch over here
A chair over there
Maybe a painting of Elvis
On black velvet
Or dogs playing poker
For our comfort
And convenience
Dishwasher
Desk, bed
Table
Devices to control
Internal
Climate
People
This one can come in
That one had better stay out
Like everything
Made from nothing
A fabrication
Requiring care
So as
Not
To revert
Forgotten
It gradually returns
Properly
Situated and
Remembered
It can
Stay
Beautiful
For a long, long time
