Reciprocal

I’ve just hoovered the bedroom. 

Does that mean you can love me?

I’ve done the kitchen, taken the bins out too. 

I scooped up that stuff from under the couch. 

Can you love me now? 

I renewed the car insurance

and sorted the energy bill.

The fridge guy said he couldn’t come today

but I booked in a slot for next week – 

I hope that’s OK. 

I took the old one to the tip. 

Risotto for supper; I’ll do the washing up. 

Can you love me, please?

That’s all I’ll claim in return.

Joshua Seigal