Steps Need Swept

i just swept the front steps again
so that when someone finally visits me in here
they will not think that i am a slob

the majority of visitors i host are
package delivery men and cold callers
or the stray neighbor in need

the peaceful rhythm of sweeping
backing and forthing balancing
dig and loft dig and loft dig and loft

mostly tree bark and a stray leaf or so
some moss that will soon need attention
bricks untouched by most human feet

when someone finally visits me in here
i will set out some crackers perhaps
and offer appropriate beverages

but for now i will look again out
to see if the front steps need swept
an impression to manage