For Adele Alexandrine Ludivine
she wore a huge sun hat in the surf
much to the amusement and sniggering
of potential skin cancer victims
no sunspots for madame
she taught me
how to find the best mango
how to make mayonnaise
how to marinate olives
she taught me how to sew french knots
how to keep the cut flowers from wilting
how to cream my elbows
( important for every girl to have smooth elbows and fresh underwear )
how to use a parasol as a weapon of self defence
she played old vinyl records and danced in her big apron around the house
everything that came into her aura bloomed
the cats adored her
the canary used to sing with her
she made a home with colour life and love
Weekly Scribblings # 47...PSU