the Turkish teapot

(for Colin)


the Turkish teapot
comes in two
 
hot water
to heat
and dilute
the stewing tea
leaves
above
 
 
steam rises
in the light
pouring in
through
your window

 
this teapot
 
the water
 
the brew
 
a head
 
meets
 
a heart
 
and is slaked
 
for a moment
 
or two