Paper Lilies
(10"x10" oil on canvas)
Garlic belongs to the lily family... Allium. When we think of lilies we usually do not think of garlic, but the two are related, with garlic being the aromatic cousin of the shapely lily. Both are equally welcome at most parties... although, if you are a vampire, you would probably hang out with the floral bouquet and stay clear of the dip!
Speaking of vampires... my research revealed that because garlic was used to ward off blood sucking mosquitos it was only natural that it would be considered the veggie of choice to ward off blood sucking vampires. Makes total sense.
So in honour of garlic (and vampires of course)... here is my attempt at some Vampire Haiku.
A trickle of red
drips down her delicate neck.
She forgot garlic!
Paper Lilies, 10"x10" oil on canvas