I thank the animal who nourishes me
\nfor its sacrifice of bones,
\nfor the savor of my soup.
\nThe fields for their corn and carrots
\nin the broth, potatoes and celery,
\na congress of vegetables.
\nI am mindful of my life
\nsustained by life,
\nby the innocence of appetite,
\nsustenance given me.
\nHow much I owe to the succulent,
\nthe naked, mineral and tide,
\nto the light from the oils
\nof my bowl.
\nThe tincture of leaf and root
\nand grain tipped to my mouth,
\nto eat and be strong
\nfor my time of dreams,
\npraise and love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I thank the animal who nourishes me for its sacrifice of bones, for the savor of my soup. The fields for their corn and carrots…<\/p>\n