Ongevalle
Die skoonmaker begin by die spoelkamer
en beweeg daarna na die wagarea.
Hier tree sy egter versigtig
want met elke vee van die mop
verwyder sy bewyse van lewe:
Voetspore en bloedstrepe.
© Jacques Boshoff, 2024
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