A Spartan Study [revised] Poem by Margaret Alice Second

I relinquish the study without regret, or
not much; the bare, dark wooden tops
& ochre curtain's scene lightened only
by seashells hanging in the window -
you happy in clean, minimalist space

No scattered scarves, draped runners;
I moved my pink flowers, figurines and
cut glass crystal - my favourite things -
away for your convenience, you allow
me a red chair & computer; I said

I prefer watching TV & seeing the sun
in the garden while I type, determined
not to be miserable in a -bare study in
brown; watching: Season 12 "Strictly
Come Dancing" my distinct advantage

You prefer silence in a Spartan study

[12 October]