~ Basil Lust ~
Sweet, spicy sister
You warm my center, tingle my tongue, and soothe my worries.
Your dancing perfume clears my mind,
stirring the green muse
of food and drink and plenty
of clarity and comprehension.
Sweet, spicy sister
Basil,
Mistress to garlic and lemons!
My mouth waters when I think of you
and I remember the day I plunged my whole face
into your leaves
and inhaled with lust
and came alive again.
Sister Tulsi
you candied basil, you.
With soft leaves
and a halo of honey bees and a million
light purple flowers
radiating!
Tulsi
prayerful green, anointing all who pass
through your floating fragrance
an invisible hug,
the soft kiss of summer,
and comforting whisper of calm.
Green blessing,
I feel your care
your nourishment,
your healing.
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Basil or Tulsi Elixir
Into a one quart sized clean jar, add enough fresh basil or tulsi to fill it, packed gently but well, almost to the top. Then, pour in brandy (or favorite liquor) until it's 3/4 of the way up the jar. Fill the remainder 1/4 with your favorite local or raw honey.
Let extract for 4-6 weeks (with a few sunrays and moonbeams here and there, and some singing and dancing and little sneaky tastes...)
Enjoy :)
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From the Apothecary, Potions with basil and tulsi!
Love,
Ananda
xoxo
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