Fresh basil.
Torn and strewn delicately, carelessly.
Over mozzarella.
Fresh, patted dry.
Dripping with virgin olive oil.
Golden perspiration.
Streaming over its white luscious juicy body.
And atop.
Pungent leaves.
Rocket.
With each biteful
you taste thick woods.
Sharp mossy green smells.
And then the ambient cool forgiving soft cheese.
The viscous subtle aroma of olives.
Sour sugary almost smoky aromatic balsamic vinegar.
Each bite
each soft deep inhale.
The memory of candles burning quietly.
The moon in your gaze.
And the simplicity of giggling,
scrunching up our noses as we smile
and, while strolling,
holding hands.
