Dena Rash Guzman

368 Readings | 2 Ratings

J is for Jelly Jar

This is what you shall do: eat the jam.

Keep Mason jars for ice water,

or in sickness, tea of nettle

and cinnamon, lemon slices,

honey. The grain? Yes, too.

Bourbon is a tireless physician.

Posted 10/23/13

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