A Single, Lonely Toothbrush

A single, lonely toothbrush
hanging up above the faucet
the well-worn single tube
of paste alongside

One set of towels and washcloth
suspended over the bathtub

An empty shelf
upon the wall

I'm really not a fan of 'em
will hardly ever use one
"for ecology to be preserved," I say

But now that you are not here today
I must conclude that I

would rather hear the whir of you
Blowing your hair dry.

10/29/86

©1986 Steve Eulberg