convex meniscus
delight in pre-overflow
and what of the spill?
a properly poured pint
sweet drought-ridden beans
from Ethiopia
a new ancient song on
repeat
keys to floodgates
an attic room with a tiny
window
in a house we shall occupy
one day
over-looking atlantic seas
antiquated technologies
in dusty corners
turntables
type-writers
books
books
and books
macho authors
keeping you awake on rainy
spring nights
forcing you to take sides
in Spain
changing histories
and talk of food
and talk of drink
and how to love
and how to die
you take to wearing
strange hats from countries that no longer exist
to keep the thoughts warm
and your eyes mostly
hidden
like blinders
but the sun comes out
and a knock at the door
and a stomach rumble
and a notice of over-draft
protection
and a powerful thirst
and a giant truck rumbles
along your quiet street
and the liquid in the
glass
quivers
but never spills.
