2001/orphan

He likes the orphan
foods,
brussels sprouts
and limas,
things that seem
a punishment.

Suitable fare
for Kapha,
who has to eat
millet
and greens,

He’s lucky he likes
these things,
he never wants dressing
eats his salad plain,
with his fingers.
An inspired idea
I thought,
and took it up
myself,
forsaking Caesar
for the simple life,
unguilded,
undressed.

3/12/01
(not in journal)