Moments in Lemon and Lime

Quieting the mind, slowing time.
With thin slices of lemon and lime in a fat tortoise-shell glass of ice water
Put it in the sunlight for two or three
Swirl it for a bit with your favorite pinky
Watch the pulp turn into gems
Sipping a masterpiece into sweetened memory
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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