Spring Onion

I'm not living in isolation...

But in my defense,

I tried to explain,

I was not living in isolation

I simply had no need of a friend

who can only teach me how

To be a can of tomato sauce

What human of sound mind

would want to bite

Into the cold aluminum?

Who actually craves

the taste of sodium benzoate?

I would rather

Keep close

The friends who

Are kind enough

To show me how

To become a shoot

Of spring onion.

Wonderfully savory

With stir-fry noodles

And braised chicken thighs.

A subtle crunch

And also rich in vitamin C 

Have I mentioned this?

Pungent and volatile

Yes. But only sometimes

And not with the intention

Of being a bully.

But as a means of

Self-preservation

You understand.

Author's Note

You know what I mean?

Reviews

[JE Falcon]

Very cleaver, this poem of whimsical humor and lighthearted thought, mixed with the onion, tomatoes sauce, & just a sprinkle of aluminum granules. Mmmm, how sweet it is. LOL

[Vertigo Cat1111]

I love this! Yes, I totally know what you mean! I love the metaphors and the wording. It's just absolutely brilliant and I've never seen someone use metaphors in such an interesting way. Why use your life to remain where you are, in such a tiny can, when no one rules your life and you can do what you want? I really loved this and it was certainly uplifting to read!

[SkinlessFrank]

now garlic, there's a bully

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, not a can of tomato sauce, but something with layers...
Layers that someone would be willing to pare in order to really get to know who we are.

A good pungent and only volatile for protection.
I get it because was that onion, but now feel more like the can of tomato sauce.
And the sauce that pours out is ink from my pen. Maybe it is as shallow and empty as the can it comes in.
j.

[Haley]

Yes, love the comparisons! Don't keep those friends around, be a spring onion or pearl, your choice.

[Paul Bell]

A friend in need is usually a friend you don't need.
In saying that, a friend who lends you an onion is a friend with multiple layers.

[Davidgeo]

No. I don't know what you mean.

[Coyote Poetry]

I do understand my friend. Few people I need now. I prefer the kind friends. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Just Kim]

such a wonderful metaphor here