WEST ELM
in the forest we gather fallen branches
twig texture modeled on the spiraling
horns of an African antelope
barefoot birds
crisp deer imported
just for you
these linen flower garlands you can leave up year round
are sustainably harvested
the glass pinecones
reflect your cold climate character
while industrial gears and parts
in her grandfather’s factory
create this long winter
tinsel insects
sleep in in honey hued knots
like a string of gilded stars
it’s great to have a home
a performance
a clean looking lined stage
for a few family specimens,
the same pretty faces,
beads on an abacus
no need to wait
we’ll build it
choose a lacquer body choose
a mouth blown from mercury
your choice of mounting hardware
