National Poetry Month!

It is now April, known to many as the month of poetry. A Boston-area poet, Enzo Silon Surin (http://www.enzosurin.com/), is hosting a One Poem a Day Challenge (see the Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Enzo-Surin-INK/15324072657). The challenge for day one is: a poem in the form of a Recipe.

Here's my little bite (pun intended), written down by the sea in the sunshiny afternoon.

"How to deal with New England's Weather"

Soak in some warm sunshine,

turning occasionally to keep evenly heated.

When clouds start forming,

layer with a sweater and hot beverage.

Ruminate as rain splashes your window;

play mellow music, write in your journal,

read a book.

Once you've reached the end

of a chapter,

check the sky.

By now, the winds will be

chasing the grey away.

Close your book.

Stretch.

Smile.

Toss some spinach, avocado, and

strawberries - for colour.

Mix together a few good friends

and the beach,

then toss in a game of volleyball.

Separately, simmer some poetry,

a bottle of wine, a steak.

Blend for a relaxed evening.

When the mood is tender,

find some stars.

Dust overhead.

Enjoy!