Cynthia Staples is a writer and photographer living in Somerville. Through words and images, she tries to capture the beauty of everyday moments. Follow her creative journey at wordsandimagesbycynthia.com.

Cynthia Staples.

Near the Window

They sit near the window on a small table

The English thyme taking off

And the Greek oregano holding strong

While the golden sage stretches toward

The marjoram its sweet form

Tangling with the sturdy — or should I say studly — rosemary

So tall in its black vase

And smallest yet in a pot like a giant’s thimble

Cuban oregano luminescent always in the morning light.

— Cynthia Staples

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