HOMEMADE PLUMS

She is blue white blue white

In a Breton shirt feeling herself

Without touching herself

In the early morning breeze


The old crow moans above her head

A black alarm clock always on

She reads her book

Reads a line and looks at the field


Reads a line and looks at the field

Drinks her gin to take the swelling down

The undulating field that breathes

Like a spotless plum filled with worms


It is not until you take the first bite

Then you know and can tell