Oh bay leaf
your aroma tickles my nose as I walk through the trees
you help me find a happy place
a moment of peace
your sweet and chilled smell intoxicates me
as cocktails do to men and women
your leaves are comforting and simple
like my bed when it is deep in the night
you are a subtle plant
like mice in the street at night, not drawing any attention
your warmth reminds me of a summer night
people surrounding a bonfire of dancing flames
your color reminds me of a park
where i spent my childhood years,
riding through the sky on plastic dinosaurs
your texture reminds me of a rough road
bumpyand uncontrollable, like life itself
you are a good representation of life and the world
simple but complex
rough but smooth
warm but chilled
as i am transported to my open meadow
with tall, swaying grass
I thank you, bay leaf, for brightening my day
your aroma tickles my nose as I walk through the trees
you help me find a happy place
a moment of peace
your sweet and chilled smell intoxicates me
as cocktails do to men and women
your leaves are comforting and simple
like my bed when it is deep in the night
you are a subtle plant
like mice in the street at night, not drawing any attention
your warmth reminds me of a summer night
people surrounding a bonfire of dancing flames
your color reminds me of a park
where i spent my childhood years,
riding through the sky on plastic dinosaurs
your texture reminds me of a rough road
bumpyand uncontrollable, like life itself
you are a good representation of life and the world
simple but complex
rough but smooth
warm but chilled
as i am transported to my open meadow
with tall, swaying grass
I thank you, bay leaf, for brightening my day