vessel clean, bone dry
scrubbed until nothing
of substance remains.
colors long faded, rust
brown in the deep bowl
long dormant orange-red
stripes run horizontal
on a sad blue-tinged,
chipped background.
perched on a shelf behind
a small glass pitcher
and an oval turkey platter
brought out for special
occasions calling for
authentic Mexican salsa
the hot stuff made with
jalapeños and cilantro
chased with cold Corona.
Praying for Eyebrowz 