Friday, January 05, 2007

Picture of a Wood Vase

The emerald glaze, or perhaps jade, I’m not sure.
But the green flower swirls around the vine
Against the dark, smooth grain of wood.
Like a soft chocolate with mint inside,
The colors come together for a picture,
And what a rich and textured flavor!

Such a piece, not so antique, longs display.
But not if the sun light comes so harshly
Through near windows in that grotesque way.
It takes the glist off the flower and lightens the wood,
The flavor bitters and the chocolate’s charcoal bark
Is lost in the yellow and white golden shine.

Pull the shade and then photograph the piece,
That is all I could suggest to get it closer.

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