mid century modern

you

hold onto what brings you

comfort.

the pen and paper,

so many books,

stamps

and envelopes,

the old milkman with

his glass

gallons

left on the porch.

the window shade

that rolls

up then down.

the big chair by the fireplace.

the blanket

that keeps

you warm.

the round Formica

table

with salt and pepper

shakers side

by side

and a butter dish.

the phone on the kitchen

wall

with the long black

cord that

swirls around.