he's not coming
it is good to have wine
with a reseal-able cap
it is good to have wine.
the candles are not wasted, please
do not think they are wasted
but really, maybe you should save them
mother would say,'daughter, candles are for burning,
there are more at the store.'
suddenly the blue moonlight in the snow
reminds you of what is gone
and that he isn't coming
and that is is okay because the fennel is dry
and the wine will still taste good tomorrow.
