SINK

The spin of clean, clear water
swirling down the drain – and
all that is left are 2 tiny, ugly pieces
of mushrooms, 1 wrinkled pea
that looks like a 93 year old neck,
and 3 pieces of gristle. While doing

dishes the sink seems to mimic

my inner conversations:
the nice swirls away – while
1 or 2 or 3 ugly comments from

the dinner table remain. They

just won't slink down that drain.

© Andy Costello, Reflections, 2009