A poem by Larry Butler
from the 'migrating skies' issue of island
 

FOUR DIRECTIONS
for and after Gael Turnbull, 3 July 2004

The garlic bulbs burst

bolt to attention
gone to seed-blossoms

long stems rise upwards
twirl and curl under

twist then point southwards
for migrating birds

scent of fresh salad
thru parsley and sage

the garlic bulbs burst

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