jim


despite the dip things are now more cheery

having followed some of the remedy


you know
the bear is settled same position all night

pillow quite immaculate


it is a tidy bed

all clean linen yesterday
with laundry markings

from before the illness


came


now it is washed at home  with no mixing

now there is time and thoughtfulness
now there is time to read on the terrace

to look up and watch the sheets blow


you know
one can tell it is dry

by appearance