This poem can be performed while eating a sandwich made of mixed green leaves
(or not, in which case you have to imagine that I have a sandwich ...)Poetry of a sandwich
So many wonderful words in this sandwich …
lollo rosso, a flamenco dancer
with deep red frilly edges
tatsoi, the crunchy Chinese leaf
frisee, robust and strong
names to get your tongue around…
mizuna, mild, serrated edges
escarole, pale-hearted but substantial
romaine, deeply green and strong
lollo verde, lighter than its red cousin
bataria, more frilly
little gem, compact and beautiful
oak leaf, green or red, and sweet
chard, in many colours.
Add zest and spice with spiky rocket
(protects against cancers)
pungent watercress
(the Greeks say it brightens the intellect)
a bitter kick of radicchio.
Add a few leaves of nasturtium
for a real bite! …
a peppery flavour, and a natural antibiotic.
(Also said to be a remedy for hair loss,
and good for circulation)
A pansy flower or two will purify the blood.
It’s an anti-rheumatic and laxative too.
(Don’t eat too many!)
for texture, taste, health benefits,
put your greens in your sandwich,
savour all the flavour…
eat all the words!
