Melissa Broder
SOHO Windows
Loaded reindeer hangs
rug pad and runner,
both dishwasher and ovensafe, in a library
of caviar and cloves.
Eco-friendly latteand flared trumpet, a glass
tulip, a granite cheese board,
what looks like snowflakesin Swedish jewel tones
amuse bouche, then spiral gold
and silver bugle bells,breathing optic velvet.
Dark chocolate chairs
will show her you carefrom hors d’oeuvres through entrée.
Ruby red nut puts
the bubbly or martinion antiqued mercury slate
and blends, sophisticated
baby, a thresholdto the holidays. Flocked trees
with mitered corners
and white-hot trim, dressed in tongueand groove joinery,
with all the woodsy charm
of five fixed cupboard shelves,poly-cotton blend, secure
the doors and tell us we’re
good. Tell us we’re good!