These New Years of Lean
The Elders could still recall the days
when stone ground to dust
was added to pottage
and porridge
to make them more filling.
Limestone was preferable
to granite
not only because it was softer
but better tasting.
Sandstone
both yellow and red
was sprinkled on for colour.
Things never got bad enough
to use bathstone
but slate was popular on Fool’s Day
served to others.
Beach sand [...]