Haiku 288

Posted: under Alison's Haiku, Daily Haiku.
Tags: , October 15th, 2009

by Alison

by Alison

mopping up dust balls

is gratifying when there’s

company coming



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4 Comments »

  • 1

    And Alison, i love the day after company comes with the “glow” still in the house and the extra leftovers in the fridge. Hope you have fun…

    Bonnie

    Comment by Bonnie — October 15, 2009 @ 4:10 am

  • 2

    my mom’s czech nanny told me that
    “dust kitties” were called “slut’s wool”
    in the old country….
    slut = lazy woman, as opposed
    to our modern definition.

    - this old house -

    slut’s wool underfoot…

    not even hidden beneath

    my dusty old couch.

    Comment by johanna — October 15, 2009 @ 5:52 am

  • 3

    I agree! Have a great time with your folks & please say hi from me!

    Comment by Ariel — October 15, 2009 @ 8:24 am

  • 4

    Thank you, everyone! We are having a lovely time, and thank you, Johanna for teaching me a new word!

    Comment by Alison — October 16, 2009 @ 6:11 pm

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