Saturday Morning by Theodora Sterling

​The rumble of towels turning
while the washing machine
hums its heavy work.
 
The Saturday soundtrack
as beyond, life moves slowly
with scarves and toques
pulled tight--
my windows still frosty.
 
The cat sleeps next to me
her snores
another melody;
 
I stay quiet
enjoying the concerto,
letting my coffee
go cold.

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About Theodora Sterling
​Theodora “Theo” Sterling (she/her) is a queer writer from Alberta who always carries a fountain pen and journal everywhere she goes. Her work has appeared in WestWord Magazine, Funicular, FEELS Zine, and elsewhere. She occasionally posts poems (and cat pictures) at @CupsOfSilver on Instagram.