I made my love
a veggie
sandwich
with garlic-hummus,
sprouts, tomato,
pieces of our last night’s
side dish
plus carrots and
a hint of mayo.
Her first bite
sliced through
every layer.
She licked
her lips to
p[revent waste.
Her lunch began
with a short prayer.
it ended with an
aftertaste.
She could not
quit the taste
with water.
With dewey eyes
she gazed
above,
Searching for
the source of
wonder –
knowing that she’d
tasted
love.
I asked her if
she’d like
another.
she sighed
and asked for
peanut butter.
