Ohio

I was there again last night 

Stains covering the floor

The putrid smell 

Of the dead mouse 

We had no idea 

was under the bed

Flies all around me 

All around my animals 

The room 

So hot and humid 

I couldn't breathe 

The sound of the fans

That brought no relief

The hunger in my gut

Worrying and worrying 

Trying to find a way out 

Somewhere safe

I was back there last night

When I first saw the house 

I thought it was so beautiful

You would never know 

It's filled with

ugly people 

And so much grime