Of Brussels — it was not —

Of Brussels — it was not —
Of Kidderminster? Nay —
The Winds did buy it of the Woods —
They — sold it unto me

It was a gentle price —
The poorest — could afford —
It was within the frugal purse
Of Beggar — or of Bird —

Of small and spicy Yards —
In hue — a mellow Dun —　
Of Sunshine — and of Sere — Composed —
But, principally — of Sun —

The Wind — unrolled it fast —
And spread it on the Ground —
Upholsterer of the Pines — is He —
Upholsterer — of the Pond —

Emily Dickinson

Carpet of Dead Leaves

It was not of Brussels —
Of Kidderminster? Nay —
The Winds did buy it from the Woods —
The Winds sold it unto me

It was a gentle price —
The poorest could afford —
It was within the frugal purse
Of Beggar or of Bird —

Composed of small and spicy pine needles —
In hue — a mellow dark brown —　
Of Sunshine and dead leaves ——
But, principally — of Sun —

The Wind — unrolled it fast —
And spread it on the Ground —
He is Upholsterer of the Pines —
Upholsterer — of the Pond —

* Kidderminster: Town in Worcestershire, England; place famous for its carpet industry