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Theology of Carrots

Posted on July 14, 2022 by robert okaji

Theology of Carrots

We hide our best
underground

plumed by ornamental
headpieces

allowing the wisdom
of taproots

to prosper
in darkness.

“Theology of Carrots” first appeared here in September 2017.

13 thoughts on “Theology of Carrots”

beth on July 14, 2022 at 7:56 am said:

oh, this is so very true

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- robert okaji on July 14, 2022 at 11:47 am said:
  
  Thank you, Beth. Oh, the wisdom of root vegetables!
  
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  - beth on July 14, 2022 at 12:45 pm said:
    
    Imagine the stories a yam could tell
    
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    - robert okaji on July 14, 2022 at 1:02 pm said:
      
      Yes, or a radish like a daikon!
      
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      - beth on July 14, 2022 at 2:57 pm said:
        
        Ooh
        
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The.Richard.Braxton on July 14, 2022 at 12:20 pm said:

The title really makes this poem. I love it. 😀

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- robert okaji on July 14, 2022 at 1:04 pm said:
  
  Titles can really set the tone and context of what follows.
  
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  - The.Richard.Braxton on July 14, 2022 at 4:44 pm said:
    
    If you do them right, titles can be the most important line of the poem. 😀
    
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    - robert okaji on July 14, 2022 at 4:51 pm said:
      
      James Wright was a master!
      
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      - The.Richard.Braxton on July 14, 2022 at 4:52 pm said:
        
        😀
        
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Laci on July 18, 2022 at 12:51 pm said:

I really like this! Thank you for sharing.

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- robert okaji on July 18, 2022 at 1:57 pm said:
  
  Thank you for reading!
  
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  - Laci on July 18, 2022 at 2:50 pm said:
    
    You are welcome!
    
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