CORN KING
Last stalk standing
King of the corn
kneed low to earth
by sickle sharp.
Self sacrifice;
sake seed salvaged
to swell the belly
for Gaia's gain.
And of the rest?
this first harvest?
Let bread be baked!
Let beer be brewed!
Let folk be full,
frolic fearsome.
Remember King Corn
will in Spring be reborn.
Kaaren Whitney
Lammas 2007
