Repair person in training

I'm worthless at such things,

fixing leaks, patching holes, or even 

unplugging slow drains.  I need help.

I think she has it in her, the way with tools,

a willingness to try, to see if this new tool

can do anything interesting, like open

the lid of Mimi's hamper, or at least,

make interesting sounds, maybe chip off

some paint, dent the floor when it falls 

from her small hands.

She will look down at it on the floor

and wonder how it got there,

and if I will pick it up for her.

the answer is no,

sweet, darling.

tag. Mira