Fragile

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fragile
is our bond
grey ash
and blond
hourglass sand
our hand
but bony fingers
cannot hold

fresh cool
sweetness
of wet earth
after rain
floats against
an inky sky
lasting
a wink

the abyss
left
of us
slipping
slipping
holding tight
onto nothing
that is gone

Fennel Salad

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Quick, easy and delicious.

Thinly slice a washed and quartered fennel bulb, after having amputated the green stalks.
Ditto with a peeled red onion.
Toss in a bowl with a can of drained chickpeas and crumbled feta cheese.
Dress with a vinaigrette of olive oil, balsemic vinegar, whole grain mustard, honey, salt and pepper.