Scarborough cupboard

why

are there so many spices

in the cupboard

when i only

use salt and pepper.

where did the oregano

come from,

the all spice,

the garlic powder,

the turmeric

and bay leaves.

who snuck in the ginger

and cinnamon.

basil and thyme,

rosemary?

parsley and sage.

i feel like i'm in a

Simon and Garfunkel

song.