What I would have told Persephone
Peggy Landsman
Chow down, Persephone.
Chow down.
Far past Hades’ throne
find a deli of your own
where no one counts
the seeds you eat.
Chow down, Persephone.
Cook up a batch
of pomegranate pilaf—
wild rice, fresh herbs, and spices…
If that’s not delicious, what is it?
And finally, my advice is:
Never skip a meal again
just for the sake of a visit.