Cutting The Edges And Smoothing The Rough Points Poem by RIC BASTASA

in making the chair
we choose the strong wood
and cut them to desired shapes and sizes
we were thinking of you
how you sit, how big have you been
after 16 years of speaking English in America
and you are coming back
with some surprises
and sentiments and we here who know more
about the real story are ready with
our explanations

it is like the way how we cut the edges and
smooth the rough points
so you may find comfort
finally in your own
home

we want to be exact down to the last detail
only if you are willing to listen
sit properly and
be enlightened.

we would like everything to be simplified
if needs be.