potatoes 24 7

suddenly,

before the first flake falls,

before the storm

of the century,

you begin

to think

with a Russian mentality.

wrapping yourself

in heavy clothes,

placing a furry hat

upon your head.

you suddenly have an urge

to invade

other lands.

ice is coming,

the roads will be blocked.

the rivers

frozen.

there's no sturgeon to be had.

you begin to think about

potatoes.

potato soup,

fried potatoes,

boiled potatoes.

baked potatoes.

oven roasted potatoes.

you begin to think about 

Natasha

in her woolen lingerie,

and vodka, too.