Friday, April 8, 2011

The Perfect Spoon


the perfect ratio of depth to width,

not the length, heft, the sculptured handle or its embellishments
is what your open mouth desires, yearning to be entered
delicately, but substantially

too big and its delectable contents spill over,
too small, visceral dissatisfaction, a hunger

for more, such urgency comes over your face
as you lurch from your chair towards the silverware
drawer, seeking the perfect ratio.

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