were full of small porcelain
hippos
and pigs,
elephants
and frogs.
shiny glass creatures.
a collection
from years of travel.
they were
lined up on the sills
and any
flat surfaces
she could find.
i suspect she gave them
all names,
but i never asked
her.
i remember though
the joy
in her eyes,
when the sun came
up and gave
them all
a pleasing shine.
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