is the memory of
taste that can not be
born of flour,
but sculpted in the
image of what I seek,
what has brought pleasure
to mouth and soul;
that I can reach you
through leaves and glue,
water, color and touch,
words whispered
into black print,
is no less amazing
than finding your
shape in the
darkness of the world.
(c) 1999 Susan Paige Shoemaker