Erlenmeyer Flasks

pulverized
these fine grains
heated to make you whole
smooth and sturdy
utilitarian in your grace
you allow my use of you

borosilicate
graduated and sterile
your neck defines you
weighted or free
swirled as in titration
you hold my volumes

conical
your shape unique
as Emil inspired you to creation
culturing each cell
in gas exchanging beauty
you measure my failures and success