2016/toilet

This morning I replaced
the toilet paper
in both baths,
one of my many jobs.
Unscrewing the cap end
of the antique
brass holders,
the same upstairs
and down.
Being careful in the latter
that the screw does
not fall into the furnace
vent in the floor.
Slipping the fresh roll
in the empty space
where the wooden roller
is missing downstairs.
Something I only think
to replace sitting there.
Tightening the screw
back in place.
Walking the empty
cardboard spool
to the rcycling,
which in time
you will take
out back.

1/27/16