Article
Ground Oregano
River Styx
Document Type
Creative Writing
Disciplines
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
Bitter green, bottled dust of pungent woods
I've carried across cities and states, past its prime,
almost gone now, origanum vulgare, twenty-five years
since I tucked it in the spice rack after he insisted
he was allergic, although I'd used it in the lasagna,
chili, and spaghetti he'd eaten with relish, without illness...
Copyright Owner
Debra Marquart
Copyright Date
2012
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Debra Marquart. "Ground Oregano" River Styx Vol. 88 (2012) p. 66 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/debra-marquart/35/
This poem is published as “Ground Oregano.” River Styx 88 (2012): 66. Posted with permission.