FOR THE SHOP

He wrapped them carefully, tidily

in green priceless silk.

Roses of rubies, lilies of pearls, violets

of amethyst. He values them as evidence

of his desire, his vision, not as he saw them

in nature and studied them. He will leave them in the safe,

examples of his courageous and skillful work.

When a customer comes into the store,

he takes from their cases other things to sell—superb jewels—

bracelets, chains, necklaces, and rings.

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