These Herbs and You (for Lisa)

Tender herbs
gathered
with loving hands
remind us of you
gathering
ever so delicately
parsley
with so much love
cilantro
with so much intention
dill
with so much respect
tarragon
always
time
after time
with so much care
so aware
that we are all stardust
as you prepare these gifts
for Merwin
as you prepare these gifts
for Buddha
as you prepare these gifts
for sinners
as you prepare these gifts
saints
painting our plates
with different shades of green
for humanity
for Mother Earth
for the seen
and the unseen
each and every meal
prepared to heal
each and every bite
prepared to right
oh so many wrongs
each and every time
from the soul
composing such beautiful
beautiful songs
so tender,
these herbs,
and you.

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