a snowbird kvells

“where we go,
they make it so nice for you
           — you get rose petals floating
           in your toilet water after each flush.

“Mort was astounded.
two days on the veranda
           and he was ready to give up
           plans for the Redemption of Souls.
gave up his faith in the Lord
and was about to buy stock
           in La Amanita Resorts Ltd.

“so we’re for sure going back
next winter.”