table dressed in black enamel
had holes in its pockets
unraveled seams
spaghetti sauce stains on its chest
and was pilling at the elbows
for too long
shabby coat was ignored
believing repairs would take too much time
too much effort
simply
too
much
until…
one Tuesday afternoon
coat’s owner couldn’t stand
disheveled
any longer
mended & scrubbed
shaved & sewn
fresh coat
is as good as
perhaps better than…
new
For anybody interested in a meaty read about history and humanity, you might like The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio.
In the chilly winter time, a fresh new coat is always welcome, and satisfying.