Good things take time.
It’s what I learned as an apprentice.
What I tell myself about writing.
And about ageing.
***
Strawberry jam needs three days.
Exactly.
Not less.
Or a day more.
***
I’m fussy.
I want fruit before sweet.
Strawberries are summer’s first kiss.
Chanel Rouge Allure lips.
***
Ed Behr says,
“ripeness is fleeting.”
Calls the best berries,
“smaller, softer, more vulnerable.”
***
There’s so much going on with the fruit.
Seasonal variables.
Fruit varietals.
A recipe should only take you so far.
***
Some bottles are labelled.
A kindness returned.
For the beautiful people.
Who showed up with full arms and hearts.
When I was recovering in January.
It’s what I learned as an apprentice.
What I tell myself about writing.
And about ageing.
***
Strawberry jam needs three days.
Exactly.
Not less.
Or a day more.
***
I’m fussy.
I want fruit before sweet.
Strawberries are summer’s first kiss.
Chanel Rouge Allure lips.
***
Ed Behr says,
“ripeness is fleeting.”
Calls the best berries,
“smaller, softer, more vulnerable.”
***
There’s so much going on with the fruit.
Seasonal variables.
Fruit varietals.
A recipe should only take you so far.
***
Some bottles are labelled.
A kindness returned.
For the beautiful people.
Who showed up with full arms and hearts.
When I was recovering in January.
2019
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