Joanna Gilman Hyde

The Hawk Queen Bed

March 27, 2024

Eye Took Off The Jewelry

Given or Bequeathed 2 Me

By M(eye) Mother:

The Amber Beads of Orange

The Earrings of Spangled Copper

She Said Reminded Her of Rocket Flares —

The Ancient Ring of Hand-wrought Gold

w/ Re-cut Amethyst —

& Remembered Her

Champagne-bubbly Evening Dress

Sleeveless

Patterned In Gold Globules

Against Brown Crepe

High-waisted

Bought @ Lord & Taylor’s

For The Rainbow Room

When Eye Was 8

Out Shopping w/ M(eye) Mother

& Grandmother

In New York City