Like a diamond
the almond
heals all ills
wrestle the wrestlers
and restore good health
add tag-team fenugreek
straight from Greek
Fenugreek attacks and defend the process
unsolicited ills are arrested
and wasted
guards are mounted
at the door post
no ill attacks
all ills are wasted
Immediately that contrast between the diamond and almond got my attention. How wonderful to have the second that I can eat, give often and more freely as a gift, cook with, and grow stronger when I use it. A diamond? Nah, it can’t even compare. Reading through your poem, I was again struck by fenugreek, a plant that is completely new to me. Again, all that you address is rich, healthful, and heartful. Coming to the end of this poem, I felt much stronger, much more grounded, and hopeful about simple, strong health.