this is for houses for the nearness of houses

The sea is too vast
this is not a song for her
the moon
she is a friend who keeps her distance
this is not for her
the stars are too far
I leave them to men who like distance
more than I
this is for houses
for the nearness of houses
for the houses who have settled for me
after I have washed them
and painted them
scarved and studded them
with my jewelry
this is for them
who have creaked and reminded me
that I am no mistake
this is a song for myself.

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