Dear Harmon,

I know I said I was leaving

but then I saw

the dog doesn't have any bones

and the cat box hasn't been cleaned in a week

The fridge is full of stuff

that looks like it’s growing

the hall light’s burned out

and the garage door won’t close

So I can’t leave

until I clean up the yard

clean up the car

clean up this mess I call my life

Then I can say I left you with a clean slate

Best wishes,

Myrtle