As my new batch of spring vernal equinox incense dries,
I compare its intricacies with those found commercially from
incense masters like the bayeido group
morning star
and shiyeido
as well as chinese temple incense I newly acquired

the shape of some are thinner than those of the japanese stickless
though for packaging reasons I made shorter
the beauty of the handmade quality of them versus the perfect rods offered by bigger manufacturers
the smell is slightly sweeter without the weight of frankincense
an ingredient I rarely choose to include
this customized quality the exact reason I choose this art craft
the life vibrating from the rods imbued with apricot blossom flower essence
conversation with a dearly held friend
memories of scents of past victories and their admirers
individually rolled with the slow patience which seemed would run out
and yet stick by stick, eventually
the large dough disappears
as a slew of olfactory stimulators
dry through time by air
and shrink when the water has gone

These sticks in them are
precious ingredients from all of the world
and meditating on them, I wish for a new beginning

oops heh heh I've never posted my recipie
on said topic
OMG y'all got some talent
I can only learn from such wit

There have been many ingredients in my spring incense batch
though most noteably
is the Pink Lotus Absolute
with amber and white Sandal wood
oh yah lots of makko :)