I NEED A NEW SYMBOL

by Joanna Gilman Hyde

The Tomato-coloured Couch 7:44pm

I need A New Symbol

for good grace

white pick-ups

don’t cut it any-more

license plates with D’s & V’s

are crumpled down

below My New Acquisition

laying out on Eliza’s bed:

My Boldest Quilt

Stating The Strength Of Colour

Pattern

Handi-work