" Easy "...

" Easy "

by Suzán Jiván
Mom & Mom-
Mom Suzán

Easy projects changing
from flannel to cotton
planting cabbages and collards
bathing and combing cats
planting dinner-plate dahlias
flipping and rotating mattresses
Clinique happy heading for grassy paths
with toothsome simple fare
sorting paper and plastic rejuvenating chants
carrying stylish button bags
making napkin rings with magnets
while out-scampering mortality
livelier spirits prevailing stringing lanterns
over pots of annuals uncovered patios
casually radical as all things glamorous
bigger windows magical whole walls of glass
superior wear nail enamel staying natural
unforgettable cranberry tequila triple sec
whipped-up batches salted glasses
snaking parallels digging around
with a trowel tapping rubber mallets
expanding and contracting flows of traffic
for party packs with miror backings
well-seasoned casts meticulously caring
no questions asked spring romance
in the air of globe masters parades and dancing
with modern flair fueling passion
out of amazingly little in still lifes seen lengthwise
like lightly buttered slices
white parts of leeks in three-inch pieces
one large bay leaf whole eggs
giant beefsteaks smooth chickpea paste
hors-d'oeuvrés and canapés filled crepes
corn- husk rectangles seasoned to taste
meringues perforated ladles lean bacon...