today's fabric

new (old) shirt #1
Originally uploaded by Kim's Suitcase.

in the morning
the cover
of the cage is lifted
the bird inside croaks "hello"
and slowly adjusts its eyes
to the brightness and possibility
of this new day

we take carefully the strings
that hold the bolt of fabric together
and slowly with care
unroll it
unraveling
revealing the fabric of this day

is it silk?
perhaps terry cloth
weighty with comfort
and utilitarian appeal

a swiss dot?

cheeky gingham, soft and youthful?

spicy batik full of the flavor
of incense and wax

cheap crisp dyed cotton
stiff and brilliant
embellished with beads

rich luxurious velvet
dark purple brown
wishing to be walked upon

or maybe instead it changes constantly

starting as uncertain as gauze
and ending with
the deep sleep of brocade.