I can hardly describe
my delight in
cutting and culling
pulling leaves
slicing, dicing, mincing
my own, hand-grown herbs:
Oregano, Chives, Basil
the last re-grown every year
the first continuing as perennials
it bubbles up
and nearly tickles me
to giggling
adding to extra virgin olive oil
the garlic powder
cayenne pepper
hand-grinding both the
coarse and fine black pepper
stirring and stirring
in anticipation
setting the lidded container aside
waiting for the flavors to
mingle and meld
weaving their tasty tapestry
for me to savor
hours from now
Delight of harvest
tides me over
as I get hints
of pre-tastes
of the feast
yet to come.
, 8/16/13 SBE©.