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Five Stars





fine wine

full and fragrant

cleanses the palate -

sheds our skin



as we



untangle our skein

with shrimp

dispensed of shell

plunged in currents

of cocktail sauce



and yet



sorbet serves only

to tantalize as

rich gumbo flows

crimson in fine china



quiet falls



silver lifts

divulging

a perfect pound of flesh

peeled and presented

those lying grill marks

hiding raw reality

inside



we dine



sated   full   content

reflection supported by

espresso   cheesecake  cognac

the memories of our burnt offering

and sigh



oblivious to Shylock’s sacrifice

and the coming day of our own



© 2000 Bart Breen