Perhaps another tornado will show,
Soon enough
To rid us of this eyesore.
I mean, I suppose it’s pretty -in a fashion.
Ornate. Gilded detailing.
And yes, you do adore antiques.
But every resident and guest of this home for twenty years
Has been whispering for that tornado.
Because your pride and joy,
This beloved centrepiece adornment
Is a keeper of ashes,
An urn for Pete’s sake,
And your devotion to this ‘artful vase’
Would be served just as well
With a cheap substitute vase
From Target.

Ezy Reading is out every month...