Scott Ransopher

GREEN CHILIES

Down by the river,
Where the green chilies dry,
Where the peppers are sorted & sized.
 
II
 
Down by the river,
Where the herons’ dark shadows,
As ballerinas rise.
 
III
 
Down where the river is wide,
Green chilies in bunches wrapped & tied
Awaiting the pirogues to arrive.

written 1998

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