Love Sonnet for the Co-op
The River Valley Market, Northampton’s new local food co-op, recently had a poetry contest to celebrate their Grand opening. There were three categories; my submission took grand prize under the “your food co-op” designation. Last night, amidst the cheeses, all winners read their poems. Everyone did a wonderful job, and the co-op’s grand opening month long celebration had a splendid finale.
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Rainbow Love Sonnet for the Co-op
Mauve and crimson red of apples dear,
orange pumpkins ripe for this time of year,
yellow bananas & lemons smile at me
as I enter the store and see the green
of organic veggies beyond the fruit scene.
Those blue skies over the Quarry Cafe
also watch over local farmers each day.
Purple colors my re-usable bags,
& purple potatoes with lime green tags.
Black, brown, white of rice, boxes, and beans
to wine, cheese, fish & everything in between.
My senses thrill at the co-op experience,
but my favorite part is our shared events
and the smiling faces of our community.
