What happened to the exposed ceramic chipped bowl selfish plate decorated with kitschy blue dots We both stare at the upturned dish and I wonder How do you cope knowing that you have nowhere to eat I had hoped that I was more than delivery a wish granted another wish granted Is your blank stare a request Is this the moment that you turn to me and whisper softly unending moments of silence in a moving mouth Grab the chipped bowl selfish plate and consume and I will be happy Only then will I know your bitter tears pooling when I'm gone dripping through microscopic cracks If you will not eat, I will understand food for thought in a dish too heavy If you will not see, I will be patient a world meant for one and not the other If you will not love me love the broken bowl Keep eating