HOME-COOKING
like mom I gather gently in palms
amaranth leaves purple-red stems
green veins of arrowheads
remind me of her calves
variegated balls of dough protruding
from summer skirts while she
makes new everything
sssssss says the sautéed shallots
shrimp and pork slices dress up
boiling water with leaves
mom bangs pots until
glimmering deep purple-black broth
grease spot stars
unveils vegetable soup galaxy
