Fulfillment ~ "2023, a Year of Goodbyes"

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Apothecary

In this little room
Against a corner 
Rests the old hag’s broom
In this little room
Are long forgotten memories
While she works incessantly
Bundling herbs fastidiously  
Mug Wort, Briar Patch
Witches Broom, Thistle Thatch
Such sweet perfume!
She methodically moves the pestle
In her hair a raven nestles
Her long hair black
With streaks of white
Her eyes as black 
Black as the night
She smells of Eucalyptus
Her style is so meticulous
She glances up to catch the time
Then back to work
Why, it’s half past nine!
A hummingbird hovers to say, "hello"
She glances up and with a bow
Both eyes meet and with silent words
Continuing to stir her fragrant herbs 
“How is your day going”, she asks? 
“As well as can be", the response that comes back
“I hope to see you tomorrow, then”

“We’ll meet at nine or half past ten”.
"And don't forget your friend,
     the Wren".  

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