Housekeeping

Housekeeping acrostic/therza rima How Ruthie Stone had to abandon One place that she only called home Upon her Aunt Sylvie’s rebellion So now she rides on her own Every day she treats as a challenge Kindling her attachment alone Every hour since she has parted Even through the years has passed Proneness to stay lonely and quiet In her own soul is attached Now those dear reflective hours Go with her while taking her time While her old abandoned home sours