A Cosmos on Cloth

by Marcia Mitrowski


Zahra’s abayas,
robe-like dresses,
contain colors that
take my breath away,
my fingers reach to touch
the soft material to check
is it real, of this universe?
How her bright reds glow
with rubies, green carries
spring vegetation, its juices,
her ocean blues cultivated by
luminous creatures who sing
in the language of fish. Purple
blended from ancient pain
and loss, swirling as if planets
bound themselves with forget-
me-nots into a microcosm
only few can comprehend.


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Marcia Mitrowski lives in Western New York but teaches refugees and immigrants from five continents. Her poetry is inspired by nature, music, and amazing people learning English. She has been a docent at the Buffalo AKG Museum as well as a young adult and reference librarian.