directions for life

tarnished silver

can be cleaned

with a liter of water

a spoonful of baking soda

and a square of aluminum foil

brought to a boil

on an old stove top

in the suggestion of spring

drop silver

piece by piece

like history’s doors

coming to a close

let the water roll

absolution at Easter

one minute

for every transgression

pluck the silverware

hot and bright

rinsed clean of sin