Monday, April 29, 2019

"Observations: Spring MMXIX"

"Observations: Spring MMXIX"


back deck newly awash in the Texas saffron of pecan pollen

squirrels, many strangely rufous as of late,
seemingly more numerous than ever

wood sorrel thrives in clover-like ubiquity

house sparrows, worn out, take to the shade
of that bush with the admirable sense of self-restraint

antique roses strain under their own weight

bougainvillea runs slow riot, battling rogue
(as if there were any other kind) morning glory

butchered mulberry plots a triumphant return

white-winged doves, all bulk and alarm,
try to bring down the feeder to feast at will

blue jays bathe joyously in their sun-hot concrete pool







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