Going the Extra Miles for Peaceful Conflict Resolution

Those who have been following the domestic adventures of this poet know...

New Roomie Happy Dance

Hey, brother, you sure are a treasure Rooming with you’s just a pleasure As about considerate As cohabiters can get

Jeremiah, head of household Only in convenience:

(On My Way to Buy a Hotplate, Pots, Pans, Cutting Boards, Spoons, Spatulas, Buckets, Toaster, Towels and Scrubbers for Use in My Own Room)

Neither will she call further insults to me through my door. This is a prosecutable act.

They have my rent now People themselves don’t count...

Then we’ll start working on your “mindfull awareness,” okay? Think you’ll find some of us have been practicing that all along.

Oh, did you harbor fantasies Of being house mother of A household full of prime young men All viewing you with love?...

Let someone else your mother And your babysitter be Those aren’t included in my rent Contractually

Don’ plan t’ say no’ mo’.