DIY

Stop. Dangerous. DIY.

The Harry Homeowner

who preceded us at this address

had limited skills

that he insisted on using

to render this house

a stationary time-bomb

waiting for ignition.

The dangling wire under the eaves,

connected to nothing but a power source,

sparking away, unobserved--

the faucet in the backyard

(spouting water at 140 degrees)

lying in wait for the unwary gardener--

the multiple threats to life and limb

(so many more)

that he deemed good enough,

and cheerfully crossed off his list.