by Lisa M. Hase

Created on: July 29, 2008

Tuptim Thai

fresh flowers rest in simple vases upon each table
even on cold october days

long-stemmed marigolds bob cheerful orange
white and yellow daisies waft fresh-scent green

absent shakers for pepper or salt, absent the bottles of soy
absent the demure carnation pinks and laden rose reds

china white porcelain rimmed in gold, concentric on linen
nestled and arranged with faith in the appreciation of a stranger

even when the stranger is me

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