in an isolated clearing....the calming
circular motion of my wooden spoon
soft fur................in the potatoes,
milk, fresh cream, chopped parsley from the garden,
set in the slow moving stream......
.an antique gold bracelet
.........dill weed, fresh ground pepper
.................................................................................................on the stove....
a flowered dress.............
spring water in winter.....
walking down to the water..................
........................."You could smell it before you drank it, "
Gunter suggested.
the smell of hops and honey....................
like an old minuet.........
the smell of green grass.......
warm stones by the river........
a red front door..............
under the eves of the porch.......................
a black woodstove............................
making love......................
the faded blanket on the daybed