Haibun

Pondering the spinach, like Descartes staring into the fire, transfixed by the glossy leaves, a voice offered to assist her. She saw another customer standing there , in disbelief, grey bearded yarmulked with payot. Flummoxed, she lied saying she was looking for some tomatoes.He guided her to the right aisle, giving a running commentary on the different varieties along the way , then vanished.

she was the shadow
of past memories  - her eyes
gave her away

B &Ps'  Shadorma and Beyond MLMM