Joan of Assyria

Those were the best meatballs I ever eaten
Maverick in their composition
Deepened in Tigris sauced tradition
Succulent fabrications of the spirit caring
Tendering creative forces
Hereditary curry chicken
Fermenting sweeter wines
Offering your healing tea
While drawing us with your solemn smile
Your expression dignity forming harbor
Singing sad blue melodies

Singing sad blue melodies
Where gowns are all black
And beards are all black
And the present history is all black

Your daughters have inherited your heart
Your succulent meatball recipe
Your tender hands
Your singing sad blue melodies
Your Persian sun
Your Assyrian tongue
Your hot green chili peppers
Your religious song

I have inherited
The warmth of your souls
Besos corazon

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