back from vacation

full laundry hamper in the hallway
washer and dryer on the clock
two towels and a picnic blanket
over the shower rod

desert in the fridge
stale water in a brita filter
a dozen half-empty condiments
on the shelf in the door

tired books on the end table
curled corners
frayed bookmarks
bent pages

every window open
a fan on each sill
ceiling fan at top speed
counterclockwise

feet up on the coffee table
skin like madrone bark
a cold glass of water
against your chest