a small house

i want to build a house for you,
a place where you can come home
after a long day
and rest in silence.

i want it to be exactly what you need
and nothing more,
nothing frilly,
nothing that doesn't over signify
your place in the world.

your place will be special.
it will have comfortable pillows
and walls to block out sound.
you'll have just enough light,
and the paint will be tasteful
enough
to reflect the sun in such a way
as to not be too
distracting.

this will be a place where you can
break bread
alone,
or with as many people
as you would like
to invite over.

you will have a place
to write down
your thoughts,
and
a comfy chair
to sit in when you're tired.

you'll need a place to
do your laundry
and there'll be a room for that
to wash away
that which soils you.
you'll want a nice bathroom,
but nothing too showy.
you'll also want a place
for guests
so one will be provided.

this will be a place
of your very own
with an affordable loan
that will be paid off
with a modest interest rate
within a period of time
you're comfortable with.

it will be something
you won't have to die for.
a little place of your own
away from the hustle and bustle.

some will call it a temple
and others will refer to it as a shell,
but it's just your body
and you can take it with you
wherever you
decide to go.