Perspective

Tiny trembling gloved hands

Before the Bride pink petals sift

And emptied to its reeded bands

Accepts new life in weaver’s gift

Tomatoes, carrots, radish tops

Clothespins, napkins, husband’s socks

Wool on spindles, dress too tight

Baby blankets, crib sheets white

School assignments, Cat and kittens,

Trick-or-treat, mismatched mittens

Dolls, ribbons, curlers, lace

Makeup, perfume, jewelry, space

Letters, photos, casseroles

Records, ironing, clothes to fold

Knitting, medicine, books unread

Hospice charts by mother’s bed

Bible, cards of sympathy

Lily blooms and Peony

Cleaning supplies, a drawer’s contents

Garage Sale stickers, quilt remnants

Sign “Though rough shape, New to you”

A quarter buys the basket’s view.