“This Time, Water!”

cold wasp clings to me

as I move container plants.

put it near water!

“What! No Beer, Booze, Dope?” Tanka 103

I am an addict –

water, air, food, minerals:

and if found free, sex!

The rest are negotiable,

but salt and bread are required!

“What! No Beer, Booze, Dope?”

I am an addict –

water, air, food, minerals:

and when found free, sex!

“(W)rest Dem Bones!”

Already they fight

over where to rest the bones:

earth, air, fire, water!

“Baguette or not Baquette”

Simple, wholesome bread:

flour, water, yeast and some salt.

How much, and what kind?