Centerpiece

Elegant,
tall, a vibrant blue,
this vase is
a dining room table’s
centerpiece.

Come May,
crowned with deep
purple lilacs in
an arranged
marriage with
Queen Anne’s lace.

In July’s
sticky heat, host to
a composition
of variegated zinnias
and marigolds.

Preserver of
summer’s memory,
after frost,
topped with jostling
goldenrod and
chrysanthemums.

In the depths
of winter, alone on
the table
set with silverware,
exquisite
even if unadorned.