We call things ‘mixed’ as though
they don’t belong together;
this is strange.
All that is
belongs together, for
here we are,
together.
Or maybe…
We call them ‘mixed’ because
they come from different places, but
everything is from
a different place from everything else —
it’s just a matter of
how far apart.
Such mixture as there is
brings all the flavor;
such togetherness as we can manage
makes the experience of it possible.
So, sure, we are mixed:
Mixed up,
Tossed around,
Cooked together, and
Delicious
