Chance: Six More From a Tarot

61

On the grass before
noon: a hundred circles
with the sheen
of pearl—

62

Such grit
that roughens
the dwelling-
place of years—

63

And if I hardly
gave you gifts,
that is their
rarity.

64

A metal
goblet will
hold water
colder.

65

Tears are a sign
the body misses
its last warm
appointment.

66

The sky’s wide
boat, this seat
under the tree
that silvers me—

In response to Via Negativa: Oysterous.