House

This is the house

they will live in

forever.

This is the kitchen

where he makes

her tea,

and she burns

many good dinners.

This is the dining room

which has six chairs,

but no guests.

This is the living room

where dogs claim

the furniture,

and linen curtains keep

people from looking in.

This is the bedroom

where they curl up

each night,

her body cradled

in his arms,

and sometimes wonder

Who will die first?