Steps To Paying A Bill
written by: Joan McNerney
find “it” in the mailbox, trying not
to throw “it” out with junk mail
(though secretly wanting to)
trudge upstairs and put “it”
somewhere (somewhere being
an endless expanse of cubby holes)
remember the bill and hunt for “it”.
(is “it” overdue?) where oh where
is “it” or did I already pay “it”?
find “it”, making a check out for “it”
and note “it” in the debit book with
correct #, date, amount (maybe)
look high and low for a Forever stamp
is there a return address label around?
will I need scotch tape to seal the envelope?
bring it downstairs to the mailbox
(don’t throw it in the garbage)
though I may want to, really, really want to.
Joan McNerney has been the recipient of three scholarships. She has recited her work at the National Arts Club, New York City, State University of New York, Oneonta, McNay Art Institute, San Antonio and the University of Houston, Texas. Published worldwide in over thirty five countries, her work has appeared in literary publications too numerous to mention. Four Best of the Net nominations have been awarded to her. The Muse in Miniature, Love Poems for Michael and At Work are available on Amazon. A new release entitled Light & Shadow explores the recent historic COVID pandemic.
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