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Necessities

Before I knew you, I didn't know

the names of flowers or how to garden,

didn't know it was de rigeur to change

your purse with the seasons.

You told me your mother polished

ficus leaves with milk before a party

so I did that. You spent hours decorating

your mantle for every holiday,

so I did that too. I was embarrassed

to tell you I did not own dessert plates.

but I do now, green and blue glass,

with a frosty finish, like the smile

you give me every time we have to meet.