In the middle of the Brown desert
so full of cactus and brown, brown stones,
you came into my life and offered
color. Amidst the scent of dust and
the neighbor's dried up dog poo, you brought
pomegranate and jasmine. You brought
sesame oil and shea butter to
quench my parched skin. You replace the sound
of coyote howls with the delicate
tinkle of water cascading past
the rocks of my new copper fountain
while the softness of your one thousand
thread count sheets cradle me in comfort.

The hope your friendship has brought to my
life is inspiring, and to you,
Pier 1 and Bed Bath and Beyond,
my new friends, I offer thanks.