Ode to Olive Oil
We could be standing on the north side
of the Acropolis under a cobalt sky,
a twisted olive tree leaning
towards us. It was here
long before we moved in, with silvery
grey leaves and feathery
white flowers. Tonight we'll enjoy
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
and a salad enhanced
with virgin olive oil
and a lemony vinaigrette.
At bedtime I'll stroke your hair,
silky from combings with warm
olive oil, and admire
your pretty figure, your dark
olive eyes--as Mozart once
took in his beloved Constanze. Ah,
if only the Greek saying was true,
sweetheart, I would fill our basement
with bottles of liquid sun.
You know the saying, how love
is guaranteed with a daily spoonful
Ode to Olive Oil
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Re: Ode to Olive Oil
I think of Palestine when it comes to olive trees. There is a satisfying warmth in this Bob. Very approachable
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Re: Ode to Olive Oil
Bob
The poem is ready to stand on its own.
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The poem is ready to stand on its own.
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Re: Ode to Olive Oil
and a salad enhanced
with olive oil, extra virgin
Michael (MV)