“ Harvesting Parsley “ by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán...

“Harvesting Parsley”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán

Harvesting parsley under the condition
of anonymity for the glossy chic
experimental luxury and unapologetic
gawking dodging potholes
from smuggled box people
on the last legs of dangerous journeys
trafficked at high risk minus public identity
questioning credibility torn between
surging and sinking in alternate realities
with the peculiar quirks of sole entrepreneurs
getting snarled in traffic swirls
citing the lure of hair shirts
being misheard misread or even misinterpreted
proclaiming, “You’re only as good
as your latest work - there’s nothing worse
than overworked” while minding your minimalist
business of thin ribbons and flattened brims
convincingly perfecting your individualistic kicks ..