to: build a shrine atop: a rattan dresser peanut butter jar of: Brita water sandalwood from: a self-care gift bag mass-produced white lotus bowl from: the white-owned Japanese-inspired stationery store later spotted sold for: half the price at: a Chinatown gift shop. Y-shape stick from: the edge of: the dog park. Imageless shrine. Praying to:              knows who. For spirit hunger: “Cara Cara orange” or: “Gala apple.” No sound in these states like: success or: peace:

 

                                   Orange: Orifice

                                   Apple: Appall

 

     Three stacked in:  a desperate time toppling at:  random. Once: a Florida grapefruit bowl full symbol of: nothing but: its own: scent : : :