Cryptocrystalline Dolomite

Turkish Treasures

works of art
disguised as maps
of inclines, slip lines,
anticlines, eroded layers
of serpentinite and
pyroxenite, phoenix rock
risen from our fiery mantle,
piles of colorful scarves,
visions of hot cay
poured into delicate
silver lined tea cups
in dusty bazaars for
beautiful young women
decorated in Brunton
compasses and rock hammers.
She breezes in, and
deposits the world onto
my kitchen table.