AT THE MARKET

At the market
Carrots with their tops on
Peas with their pods on,
Vendors with their smiles on
Selling expensive mushrooms.

At the market
Marigolds and marjoram
Sage and thyme and tiger lilies
Coleus and columbine
Guarantied to grow.

At the market
Syrup made from saskatoons
Jam made from blackberries
Relish made from red tomatoes
Bread from rye and something else
Natural and healthy.

At the market
Saxophone is giving a concert
Country singer singing the blues
Children’s choir on the loud speaker
Neighbours talking over it.

At the market
Sunny days and hot dogs
Coffee bar and seafood
Sausage man and hemp shirts
City streets transformed by magic
The gift of summer at the market.