Books about fairies
sell everyday,
books about ponies
and puppies, too
it doesn’t matter
that you smile at me
your kid just left
an entire shelf of books
on the floor
and has been squeezing
every talking stuffed animal
creating the orchestra
I thought only Satan could conduct
thank you for telling me
to “have a good day”
I will
when you’ve closed the door
behind you on your way out.