Wednesday 20 May 2015

Mrs. Xu

Star anise
bubbles
from the opaque depth
of the pot on the stove
Like an expanding universe

Wooden spoon
dancing
Taps out a zestful tempo
on the silver rim
it rests on

Mrs. Xu
chopping
Here she shows her love
Lost in meditative concern
amid the wisps of steam


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