This is a lovely piece... little short for Inkwell suggested length, but lovely.
I love the symbolism. As an aside, let me say that when I am distressed and everything seems out of control, I clean. Even when I'm ill, if I can manage to get out of bed, I clean--and I am not a dedicated housekeeper.
It works :)
Definitely, it works. Cleaning can have many positive effects. Blessings