Patina

In the aura of its reservation
hold a sheen so rare  
as the modern with its shiny
looks on, in frank despair
 
Tended with a loving touch
and held in great esteem
dented like a well worn couch
and corners thumbed with wear
 
Hold the eye without contempt
with an aura of good taste
all complete within its space
just class, like a comfy chair
 
Carry all the wear and toil
the dirt and grime that should despoil
yet stand serene  
each age conserve in it's repair
 
For once it was all brash and new
patina effect, grown of feelings true
 love the archivist for a cherished piece
the heart to keep without beseech  
 
French polished never let it diminish  
the stamp, time always replenished
fine artisan, and all hand made
all knot and grain and no veneer  
 
Gone youth's anger, so callow
and in that fettle now so mellow
feelings pretence shine undeclared  
find a place to settle and for all to share
 
Wish were I so, and how to commandeer