East Window

(Young couple speaking in turn.)

How many years have we met at this table?
Rivers of nutrition have covered its surface,
pigs in a blanket, chickens in hell.
Words in their usages passed
between us; more will again.
Utensils arced if portions changed.

Each swayed pleasantly
in the mind's howdah over
the elephant of appetite
flattening all considerations.
We said "Hut hut! Gee up!"
to our caparisoned beasts.

My love, in your wisp of hair
and manifest distraction,
before you, blueberries, as we like them.
See how I've cleaned my plate
while speaking to you in the spinning motes.
For God's sake move your jaws.