Layered Fragments, Becoming Whole

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Tarnished

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A fountain of gold 
drips, lotus water
peace hung up on a wall
status of a pristine apron
never used, simply displayed
The dust crowds in all corners
a film covers the black bookshelf

It has good bones

And I still weep
Bare feet touch kitchen floor
cold
supple joints tensed
to release
onto ceramic swirls

The espresso machine blinks
Hands flow
The grind of the beans,
Mini thunder
roasted bean oils hit the air
reaching into my nostrils
to settle
dense on hairs
I lean into the wall
waiting for crema
my anklets swaying
heart, butterfly charms dance
friction
echoes, wind chime
wholesome
the edges
glare

waiting for a second wind