Compliments of a Kiss

I saw her sitting placidly on a wide stone Sucking sweet strawberries. She picked a fruit Pinching the leaves and sucked on the fruit. She was completely oblivious of me Despite that I was one of her regular buyers. A slight warm breeze flowed from a near by field. Rows and rows of plants with pods of broad beans Hanging from the stems, Young tender beans so sweet in flavour. I love the taste of unleavened bread, Saturated with strong olive oil, tomato paste, Capers and sliced olives and beans. A glass of beer would compliment all. The young woman now looked at me. I asked to buy some beans. We did not haggle. But I had to pick the pods myself! On my return I saw she still sucked strawberries. She stood up to receive the money. I stood still watching the red wet mouth. Impulsively I kissed her. She did not resist. She smiled and handed me a small container Full of lovely red strawberries. She smiled and sweetly said: Compliments of a kiss.