A poem for our time by my special friend, published poet and psychic, Joanne Clarkson. For further information about her: joanneclarkson.com will do the trick.
A Pear for Peace
Everyone has a right to pears. Or a
pomegranate. Or the sift of flour
unbleached. She volunteered, in the wake
of hatred, to take Muslim women
shopping. To pick them up in twos
and threes, buckle them into her Prius.
Drive them to the neighborhood Safeway,
Winco, Cash-and-Carry and stand guard.
A small, dogged widow known only
for banana bread and applesauce.
They huddled together over a bin
of plum, like nuns wearing rainbow
habits. They whispered about celery
in voices of spice. And she wondered
whether ignorance or envy
made other carts rattle and lunge,
caged sabers, while she hovered near
sweet potatoes, praying to a watermelon
god, ready to take the first shove,
spittled with threat. She went
first at the check-out stand, helping
each wife make change,
pay nothing not owed for lentils
or a green, ripe, seamless globe.
http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2019/03/fennel-and-pear-salad.html
https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/pear-crumble-bars/
Barbara Hansen says
I have found that Asian Pears work just as good as other pears in desert recipes.
Barbara Hansen says
I have found that Asian Pears work just as good as other pears in desert recipes. I used to make a pear crumble pie that was killer, back when I had unlimited access to asian pears. 🙂
Carol says
Your are not exaggerating about the ‘killer’ goodness of your pear pie. This year I have almost zip
pears on my tree. The last two years I have had gleaners come and pick because the crop was
so lush. Not this year.
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Pears are good. GOOD! Now you have me in the mood for them — thanks! (And thanks for the link love!)
Carol says
I know,right? Pears rule. Soon fresh ones will be available. Yahoo!!!! Also delighted to link to your recipes and your blog. They are
both top of the line.
mjskitchen says
I love the poem! And of course, great selection of pear recipes to support it.
Carol says
I am not sure if I mentioned in my blog that the poem is based on at true story of a friend of the poet.
Makes it even better.
Noemi says
Food for the mind and body. Thanks, Carol, I love this post 🙂