Soup

Tired of seeing the ground?

Look at the sky of blue.

Spin me, spin me around,

Make my emotions true


Make them soft and tender

Beat them into a pulp

Put them through a blender

And pour into a cup


Set it upon a stove

And simmer and boil

Put in, well-cut, a clove,

Pour in some olive oil


Pour in cayenne and cumin

Pour in pepper and salt.

Tonight for dinner, a human -

Excellent plan to a fault.


Drink this turbid mixture

And when you're nurtured well

Take a beautiful picture

And renew your spell.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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