Dad looks around,
But can not find
His set of keys -
He's in a bind.
Under the table?
Inside his coat?
Mom's reaction
I can not quote.
We hear a thunk
In the laundry room.
The dryer's clanking -
Thunk, clank, boom.
Dad finds his keys
Squeaky clean.
Washed and dried,
In his jeans.
