Sanctuary IV_The House

Put your house in order said the Prophet,
If you want a good
Abode - you must
Scrub the paintwork, clean
The windows, wash
The curtains and dust-out
All corners of their
Sticking grains.
You must roll-up the blinds,
Open all doors and
Let sunlight in to
Freshen the room.  You must
Wash all walls down and
Paint the ceiling, put a
New light in the niche
And tend it - trim the wick
Every day.  That way
Your light is
Endless and your cleansing
Days a matter of
Course if you
Want to reside in
A clean house.
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