advice from a book on building
a square makes no sense
in human terms
and you should never rush the discussion
on child caves
sunny counters and where
to put the couple’s realm.
as often as you can
hang glass
in the holes the outside world
can see.
fine tune
every exit.
respect the range of possible
corners, the space bubble.
At this stage
you might know the rough
size of living,
the gradual stiffening.
the book says in the couple’s realm
place the bed in morning
light. the book notes the connection between
social environment
and psychiatric disorder. I write
in an empty house.
the book tells me it’s possible:
soft inside walls.
a she who belongs everywhere.