How many fruits have filled this bowl? How many tomatoes? How many applesWere peeled into it's curves?Golden honey-scented pears?How many green beans were servedWith new potatoes? Sliced sugary peaches?Ears of yellow corn? Savory vegetable soup?How many slices of cantaloupe? Blackberries?I wonder whose bowl it was before it was mine?Did she use it to mix a cakeBatter for... Continue Reading →
Sunflowers
Sunflowers, you face the sunlightAt sunset gently bow your headsReverent, you know where strength comes from.You bloom where you are planted In a ditch or in a garden fairYou endure the heat.Yes, relish it!Bring joy everywhere.
Tomatoes
Preparing food for winterWinter? Really?Who believes in winterWhen it's so, so hot?I do. We do.We know God promisedSpring, summer, autumn, winterTo the end of time.Really!