CATNIP

I am watching my plants grow.

There’s rosemary, catnip, and oregano.

I bet you wonder which one is growing best.

Well, it’s catnip.

If you asked why, I would say, I don’t know.

And I don’t understand what catnip is
or how it works so magically with cats

producing a velvety, rich intoxication
of pure bliss

That’s because of all the things that I have
encountered in the world, and that I can

safely say that I understand the least
right at the top of the list you will find

velvety rich intoxications of pure bliss

Therefore I am almost certain that
I can safely say:

Those things that grow best are those
things that I understand the least

and produce the greatest bliss

So If you ever see me outside while you
are trying to decide what to buy

just ask me if I understand it

If I reply,

“Not in the least”

Then buy one --or even two!

Put them on your window sill
and gaze at them on a lazy P.M. day

Past the glistening flowers you can see the gym

The bodybuilders are tired but happy,

doesn’t it seem as though they are

almost growing before your eyes