part of a project
the phoenix rose,
made salads
with the usual
plus little ingenuities,
seeds and handy hints
for dealing with things.

small bowls
piled high
coloured with
care, with surprising
bravery.

it has been said
that when chopping,
please stand carefully
balanced both sides,
and think of me.

these are the small
salad days
of our independence.

I have no photograph.

sbm.