dancing on the countertop


the ants
were on the countertop

perhaps she felt embarrassed
and decided to cast poison
on them

i wondered for a moment
if i wasn't there
would she let them be?

i wanted to tell her
that ants are not dirty
they seldom sting
and that jesus christ likes ants

but it was too late
there was poison everywhere
i guess they were uninvited guests
in her house

i understand these things
she wanted to make a good impression
because i was there
she saw ants
dancing on the counter top
she didn't know i like ants
she kills ants

then i was concerned
with cleanliness
it is dangerous to cook
on a kitchen stained with poison