she cuts corners on the fireplace without a word
but it doesn't matter since there's no chimney
the firebox has glowing red LED logs
but for the wires to the power outlet
no electricity
she saves money not moving the kitchen faucet
and not re-painting our too green bedroom
of an old condo, large and low-priced
in the neighborhood we love to live
no gambling
the fourth floor entrance not directly in
no door at the end of a hallway
condo shaped rectangular, not irregular
not on the quake line nor near a river
no superstition
suggestions taken and agreement
bumper pool table or pinball machine
patio door for cats is out
no rain inside or injury
no recklessness
brother and father live closer to visit
Han River nearby bike ride
bushiban, stores, night market
even garage space for a car to park it
no inconvenience
air-con turns on when i enter a room
home straightforth so she knows where i am
compromise and defer to her personal likes
she know there's still something i'm looking for
no lost loneliness
5-19-13
5-19-13
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