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The Mystery Woman opus 819

11 April 2026 2156 Hours Friendship, Communication, Food, Relationship
Ana appeared to me some years ago.
She provided a wonderful Mexican lunch,
Which Jessie, her husband, and I downed with zeal.
Now Ana appears vicariously, with no announcement,
Through a delicious tortilla or a chicken salad,
So delectable that I am obliged to space it out
Over several meals and days--
Not wanting the treat and gift to ever end.
Rather than unhappiness that 
These gifts are relatively so seldom,
I am joyful, looking forward to an anticipated surprise!

And now the same theme in Haiku:

Ana is her name
She sometimes sends gifts of food
Treasured with each bite.