the blue cup

you buy
a card. not a sentimental
card.
but a plain
and simple card
with a blue
teacup
on the front
sitting on a kitchen
table.
it's artsy
but blue
too,
a sad
tone of blue.
you sign it under
the words
I miss you.
love, and your name.
you seal
the envelope
put a stamp in
the corner, press
a pen against the front
and write
her name
and address.
you set it on
the counter, where
it will
stay
for a long time,
perhaps,
never to be sent.