Roses from Egypt

Deep green carpet, 

soothing, serene;

lush forest for a baby.

Legs of gleaming gold,
Tabletop chamfered glass;
Chairs upholstered leafy green,
Wooden arms, chocolate brown . . . . .

 

Hues of earth and sun.

Nefertiti bust, stark and arresting,
Royalty poised on mantel;
Salmon roses in pewter vase
Inscribed on bottom, "Misr:"

Egypt.