China Bowls

Past predator
of quantum roses
planted in
China bowls
where money shines
and blue line
lies and violets
never dye—
where will you
purchase
your next sup,
if a rose
is a rose
in a violent cup,
that crumbles
at your
trembling
touch?

Don’t look at me.
I’ve the glue
and kitchen work.

I won’t
eat for a year.