Herbs

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©.