Last day of the month
Final, farewell
Fading, finishing, ending
Yet it’s a beginning
Opening, offering, pleasing
New, beautiful
Another day

Politics
Somber, serious
Inspecting, reflecting, deflecting
Just playing the game
Gaffing, laughing, mocking
Boisterous, satirical
Comedy

Coffee shop
Small, cozy
Ordering, eating, drinking
But it’s also a
Towering, dwarfing, mind-boggling
Expansive, full
Bookstore

Trick-or-treaters
Young, excited
Dressing, walking, reciting
That old, familiar phrase
Preparing, lighting, waiting
Slow, late
No-shows

Errands
Due, overdue
Driving, buying, remembering
Finally paying that bill
Messaging, meeting, planning
Neat, personalized
Surprise

Entertainment
Fun, casual
Trying, enjoying, dabbling
For hours on end
Researching, practicing, focusing
Obsessed, harmful
Addiction

Greeter
Alert, prompt
Meeting, welcoming, waiting
I’m not petting you
Begging, whining, pleading
Needy, tactile
Dog

Pig sty
Dirty, gross
Delaying, ignoring, avoiding
For far too long
Dusting, scrubbing, rinsing
Clean, livable
Bathroom