Tableset

Here just in time

Cradle my coat

like silk ; bought

a feast; below

jealous lighting; above

plated stale arrears

Bring yourself if you have no wine.

You’re no stranger

to them; you’re less

than family; you’re more

like a painting; I see

the hem of your color; stained

and unknown to me

If there is no chair take mine.

Please make sure there’s a toast, honey

for milk; flowing over

crooked tongues; chide gracefully

our host; hosting us

to bilk

Time to dine.