Between the wall and the wallpaper

Between the wall and the wallpaper
Becoming invisible enough for you to mix me up with
Pushing the wooden latch
Screwing the nut
Planting the nail at the right place
All of that
All of that
To support the framework

I have not skimped
Perfectionist
I flattened under the strips
Without a gesture not to deform the designs
Part of the decor
All of that
All of that
Even the taste of plaster in the mouth
That nevertheless I kept shut for so long

 January 2011