My heaven’s backdrop is blue
and purple, colors that swirl,
mingle in celestial orbit . . .

My heaven is eternal dark
chocolate, self-striping sea salt 
raspberry, mint, caramel . . .

My heaven’s gift—Ariane perfume
from E-bay (discontinued 1984)
Otherwise, heliotrope, jasmine, lily . . .

My heaven tucks me in thick flannel
like only my mother could—
a dream-come-true cocoon . . .

My heaven plays a Schubert sonata
violin and piano teasing each other
twining in timeless lines . . .