Thursday, May 08, 2025

When Lettuce Leaves

 


When rutabagas win the prize

    at flower shows, when tubers bat

coquettish eyes,

    I'll think of you, remember that



it all was well, we both were kind.

    When lovers cross their legs and read,

perhaps I'll find

    that you are all I ever need,



if dust greens grass, if darkness clouds

happy virgins in bed asleep,

if lost in crowds,

lovers recall they could not keep



some vow they made and feel just fine.

    When camels dance on tippy-toe.

When gum-trees pine.

    When lovers love, not just for show.


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