Gibbons Ruark
Gibbons Ruark is the author of nine collections of poetry, including The Road to Ballyvaughan, Passing Through Customs and Staying Blue. The recipient of many awards, including three NEA poetry fellowships, he now lives in his birthplace of Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife Kay.
"Househusbandry" first appeared in Shenandoah 47/2.
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Househusbandry
Early this morning when I idled around the house Behind the carpenters, they were in rhythm, As is only right, with the laws of square and shim And shore-up, all oblivious of the hours Of kneel and back-bend you had …