Airbrush

Iced coffee,         wedge of toast -         the sun poking thru         cranberry glass         delights exquisite Duchess of Berry,         her decanters & an hourglass.         Halo-hello in your fingertips         I said,         to a cadaver of light         boldly striking a tuning fork         to ring an engagement         of gold flecks         by your bed.         Limoges vase         for lace and pretty underthings         for outside the stream         steals my interest,         wearing tumbledown silk pyjamas         and a peek-a-boo smile that points         thru reed curtains.         A rustle from her chemise         and sun parasol parts green boudoir         draping shiny, black rock.         The muddle of this earth-time puzzle,         brief flutter to the eyelid's butter -         I saw match-flare         crocheted into the snake eyes         of your dress.