Everything Is Bare by Leonard J Cirino

Everything is bare: the pantry, the cupboards,

the freezer, the fridge. No papers in the desk,

only a family Bible. Where have they gone?

Even the cat’s bed is empty, and the dog’s pad.

The closet stores winter woolens, summer blouses

and spring dresses. But no man’s coat or sweater.

A dark lamp and silent TV. The table is bare—

no drinks or plates. The dishes washed and stacked.

No car in the driveway, garage door locked.

Screen latched, windows down and shades drawn.

Trash is out, newspaper gone, dust settled.

What has happened? What is going to happen?

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