Strangely Satisfied

retired beautician arms, elbow deep in shampoo volunteers daily at the local elder care residents line up three doorways deep down the hall waiting their turn at free furbish she donates time and energy knowing that she may be the only outsider they've seen or heard all week she chooses her words with caution none flow slipshod off her tongue she goes home, strangely satisfied May 3, 2023 Refining Consciousness Unseeking Seeker a refining of the attribute of poor self-esteem on the part of the residents as well as the beautician