Wonder

The Poet & The Poem

Tara Tasse is a Canadian author and teacher. Last year, she independently published her chapbook “Black Stones" which explores motifs of mental illness and resiliency. When she is not trying to inspire the next generation of writers she can be found at home with her partner, dog, and son.

Feed

food Jackson Pollocked
across the ivory trey
of your high chair
who knew puréed green beans
could be so beautiful?

Van Gogh and Picasso
have nothing on you
your growing body
no longer relies
on my blood, my warmth, my milk
to live
your first bites of solid food

now, it’s the Earth
that feeds you
and all I can do
is stare in wonder
at that smile and those eyes
as I search for my face in yours
but mostly
I see you