I opened a can
Of Cannellini -
The fancy name
For white beans.
And there,
On top,
Was
One
Black
Bean.
How did that get in there?
Is it burnt?
Is it dried out, petrified in some way?
Is it a wanderer?
(How would a bean wander?
I wonder.)
How does bean-canning work
That one black bean
Could join all the white ones?
Is there,
Somewhere,
A can of black beans
With one white bean?
Like a bean exchange club?
What do I do with it?
Eat it?
Throw it out?
Post it on e-bay?
Write to the company
And ask
How such a thing
Could have happened?
I set it aside,
For now.
A bean of wonder.
About the Creator
Laura DePace
Retired teacher, nature lover, aspiring writer driven by curiosity and “What if?” I want to share my view of the fascinating, complex world of nature. I also love creating strong characters and interesting worlds for them to live in.
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