Sushi Roll

The first time I saw someone
eat sushi I almost gagged

the thought of raw fish
wasn't appealing

but starting with the California Roll
I ventured out more bravely

developing a deep craving
needing a fix at least once a month.

Slices of salmon, yellow tail
or tuna placed on a rice roll

stuffed with crab meat,

avocado, carrots or cucumber

garnished with

ginger and wasabi

soy sauce for dipping
chopsticks for grasping

sitting at a booth
or up by the bar.

My sister got a parasite
from eating sushi

lost lots of weight,
was the thinnest ever

can’t count on it

for a diet plan

but must have it

as often as I can.