Flower Shops Next to the Jewish Cemetery, Prague
Flower Shops Next to the Jewish Cemetery, Prague
These flowers are no less joyful
For being fated
To be laid on graves.
They don't complain that
No one will bring them home,
Chop an inch off
The chivelike stems,
Arrange them in a vase
A quarter full of cold water
To be placed on the table
For when he comes in.
A woman who did just that
Innumerable nights
Buys them every Sunday,
A different kind every time,
Depending on the season.
To give flowers to someone
Is a beautiful thing,
No matter the reason.