herbs new mown send green scent to me
an undertone of pepper - non-explosive -
marks this spot especially
a creole mixture to spice the morning walk
were I the chef of this walk
blandness would prevail
for blanding is safe
and requires no inspiration
I am learning recklessness and wantonness
it is in my eyes, should you peer into them
it is in my heart, should you sound it
it is in my being now and you can smell it on me
like the peppery scent in that spot there
I am become a creole recipe
delicious and warm
fulfilling and comfort to the traveler
in this landscape
Roberta Compton Rainwater
c. 2009/2014
Mar 31, 2014
Mar 31, 2014 at 10:40 AM UTC
herbs new mown send green scent to me
an undertone of pepper - non-explosive -
marks this spot especially
a creole mixture to spice the morning walk
were I the chef of this walk
blandness would prevail
for blanding is safe
and requires no inspiration
I am learning recklessness and wantonness
it is in my eyes, should you peer into them
it is in my heart, should you sound it
it is in my being now and you can smell it on me
like the peppery scent in that spot there
I am become a creole recipe
delicious and warm
fulfilling and comfort to the traveler
in this landscape
Roberta Compton Rainwater
c. 2009/2014
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