Venetian Blinds

I have never been to Venice 

But I kinda like the mention.

These fat slats keep out war and peace.

Release me from string quartet practice.

Refraction may be thought impolitic

or impolite at least. Listen to others' 

instincts popping up outside. Imagine 

envy and what might put a cork in it.

Veer away from off-white blades turned down.

Stay in, keep out distractions. Let be the

asymmetry, don't force away

some artificial joining. Deflect 

pot shots dis- or misremembered. Pleasantries 

don't equal trees. Nor do weeds. And breezes 

can be kept apart from wrinkling leaves and branches.  

Maybe keep yourself to yourself and just breathe.