Ode to Gertrude | For the love of food
This poem by Celeste Byers was taken from Issue 2 of Lucky Peach. It is dedicated to my pet carrot, Gertrude.
A dancing woman with a pierced nose and Tibetan robe
taught me to always massage my kale.You are what you eat?
You are what you massage.
taught me to always massage my kale.You are what you eat?
You are what you massage.
Give your produce some love.
Especially that mango grown in Brazil.
GET INTIMATE WITH YOUR PLANTS.
GIVE THEM SPONGE BATHS
AND
WASH THE APHIDS OFF THEIR LEAVES.
GIVE EVERYTHING A TOTAL MASSAGE.
I love you, Gertrude. ')}