Poor Little Rag

By Richard L. Provencher

Wed, 07 Sep 2011

Crumpled and stained cleaning
Mildew at tub’s edge
A lone thread hanging low
Threatening to further diminish need

Not long ago its colour was radiant
A Wal-mart special at .29
Excitement joining us as we
Selected from among the cloths

Now used up no longer a prize
To encounter the challenge of wiping
The sink showing absorbance
Still remains---

If only a chance to perform again
Chip particles on the floor or a crust
Mocking from under our table
And daring it to wipe it all away.