Balancing Books.

She measures well

all that is measurable

puts labels and amounts

on that which is not                                                                      

Counting in neat stacks 

Ticking off items 

Weighing all the stuff

Taking in before any Giving

Ounce for an ounce

Making the right Deductions

It is Excellent Management

All that toting -

And Balancing of Books.

The Neat Ledgers of Squared Deals.

But in her Accounts

All that is left on Credit

are Gripes and Regrets

Each debited neatly against

A small piece of her Peace Of Mind.