You Are so Welcome
"For Ruth"
featherdown evades
the vacuum
settling like age
quietly
am I useful here
near the end
of my fingers’ strength
even here
where feathers cover
the carpet
and I must bow low
subduing
pride should I balk
at the bend
of a knee or back
when need calls
my small skill by name
let me spend
what coin I still have
to bless you