Thursday, September 11, 2014

a poem for this new world

A Competent Host

crafting his intrigue in stable objects,
the two-legged table assembles a balance,
arranges the matter in such a way, that
bouquets extend and permeate,
dishes forget their inhibitions, disregard the cold
potatoes and lukewarm meatloaf, while
customers ease into conversation, subconsciously
aware of his measured display:

“I have no idea what to order.”
“Everything has garlic… I hate garlic.”
“Just tell the waitress you’re allergic.”

… the typical exchange.

Meanwhile, the structure braces with laughter.

For his steady grace beneath the
folded hands, pointy elbows and fugitive glances,
bits of wealth tease his smooth surface.

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