House Wanted: In A Dream Poem by Mary Angela Douglas

it's cherry sprigged from floor to rafter
that much is certain;
with ivory curtains
that never need washing.

blue dishes sparkling.
no cat anywhere
unless it's orange.

enough chocolate
for several winters.
all the classics I admire

a fire that flares up
when the first leaf falls.
and won't give out
till early spring

a small dog-
that tells intriguing stories
not only at suppertime.

plenty of cushions-
one in every colour.
uninterrupted dreams.

occasional music
of the stream.

mary angela douglas 2 may 2014