"The Kahlil Gibran Quote Written on Burlap that Hung in the Play Room" or "Things My Mother Taught Me"

dirty linen should be washed in public

scrubbing should be an impromptu ballet
stray strands should be measured singly

perfections should be dismantled 

symmetrically

like X's 

or diamonds.

counting should be tedious

the sum of the same
little sisters should be invited

shows should go on

hangings should be hung
words in perfect print should 

burn black, melt

like lemon drops into chromosomes, and
carry us off to college.

daily life should be a seesaw

temples should be teeter totters and when

religion plays Monopoly,

The Prophet should always win.