(Dis)Robed

 
 
Your hammer strikes blows  
meant to fix frame in place  
 
silver backed glass  
set aside  
 
packed between  
less breakable materials  
 
taken out in turn  
carefully hung  
 
spare a moment to reflect  
on the job you've done  
 
pack up your tools  
slip an unsigned check in your pocket  
 
leave precious metal  
staring onto an empty room