As you're tidying up,
please keep in mind
common household dust could contain
atoms from Einstein's brain,
descendants of Whitman's microbiota,
bits of dandruff from Gershwin's hair;
so why be in such a rush
to brush off those precious remnants?
And though you've meant no disrespect,
as a token of your esteem
cast your cleaning tools aside,
google a biography of Einstein,
buy a book of Whitman's poetry,
enjoy a Gershwin rhapsody;
all the while postponing
those wearying cleaning chores
for still another day.
