Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Corn, the American miracle


Corn, the quintessential American plant, fascinates me. I love the folds and contours of its leaves, the way it moves in the wind, and the lovely, perfect drapery of the silks and leaves together. Eating it isn't bad either, but the most amazing miracle of all: all of this beauty and sustenance comes from a tiny seed put into the ground. And in the fullness of time...

1 comment:

Deer Passion said...

I love the smell as you slowly unwrap a mature ear.. The range of yellows and whites, the fullness of the kernels and the wonderful taste! Gotta love corn (and your artistic pic!)