House of Cards

I have found the

house of cards 

that you have

built.

It is here on the coffee table.

I can see that

you have taken trouble here –

(I will not say more trouble than it justifies.)

I can see how you have spent time

controlling your fingers,

staying their minute tremor.

When I stoop

hands behind my back

and cease breathing

I can see,

close to,

how you

have flexed each card

so that the slight curvature

might assist the delicate

pretence of strength.

You have been occupied in

buttressing suit upon suit

back against front

tip against tip

finding the balance

failing but

not being defeated

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edge to edge

one against another

faces to backs.

Your dedication to your task

is exemplary

and you have constructed a mighty piece

a temple

a castle of whimsical dreams

a fairy fortress

you have indeed

choreographed

this delicate dance of physics

and I applaud you

but can you clear it away now please.