why, hello there stranger. (:

a quaint little shop just round the corner,
with warm interior and lovely music.
a short walk over, past the entrance,
new items, since the time i came last week.

taking my time, walking along the aisles
some items draw my attention
some i pick up for a quick look, others a little longer,
a little more of it, i learn.

on the shelf beside the counter, something,
something quite different, catches my eye.
not the usual colour, not the usual style,
but something quite special, something i could try.

the colour, a sombre black.
the designs, minimalistic, in stark white.
intricate but subtle details,
details not noticeable on first sight.

taking it down from its place on the shelf,
and looking at it more closely,
the vase appeals to my senses,
not specially from what i see.

not a pretty piece,
not particularly attractive in general.
but it has a hidden appeal,
that just draws me deeper.

just as i decide that i want the vase,
i spot a sticker, just on the inside.
"reserved" it states, in bright bold red.
oh damn, that can`t be right.

the owner comes over to offer her help,
and re-confirms that the vase is not for sale.
she shows me another vase,
this one so different, the colour, quite pale.

delicate, wispy pastel details,
a decorative beauty, no doubt.
as it is, its realy quite lovely,
but not something i can`t do without.

as i step out of the shop,
the bells on the door chime.
but the image of the bold black vase,
stays imprinted in my mind.

i keep thinking of how gorgeous it`ll look,
on the dining table as the centrepiece.
the other vase just will not do,
i need something bold, at the very least.

with that quite perfect vase in mind,
any other vase, i`ll surely compare.
and till i find one that intrigues me as much,
my dining table will remain as it is, bare.

- ding.
no questions pls.