Red and White and Blue
And distinctly
Beige
Brown and cracked
Like the Earth that you work
And plant medicinal herbs in

Herbs to sooth a dying man
With sweat-drenched brow
As you brush the hair from his face
Herbs to sooth a brand new mother
As her baby cries for comfort
And warmth
Of your touch

Smooth
Like the baby
Rough
Like the man
As you warm the body of my love
Still his shivering
And play music on his ribs