I thought I might not be
in this overgrowth forever
I thought of pressure,
knife or cancer
I thought of youthful plains
returning.
But Blueberry bushes
And Picnic dresses,
Oh the daisies will miss
your Laugh if they’re
Choked by dandelions!
so I planted dandelions.
But apple tree and orange
Painted Petals before
Trimmed hedges
Push-up soil
in Manicured patches there –
Where I planted spear thistles?
But Please, Do Not clear
the little untread passages
in the bark of hollow tree
Or beneath the hanging bush
to tuck yourself away,
Where else will you lay?
Why do you cut
every Stem and Stalk?
who will pollinate you
when your color is gone?
Crabgrass.
I thought I might not fight
invasion with invasion;
So I lit a match,
and bared my plains
to the sky.
Leo, wow. The imagery in this poem is so creatively described and I am OBSESSED with it! You have a very evident gift and your talent should not be taken for granted! Keep writing! Your strength and passion is what has gotten you this far, so keep up the great work ♥
light rippled petals
rhododendron across springs
is that a heron,
way out there?
there’s a petal on its beak.
to a quiet mind
it takes flight, bringing
Her pattern to my fingers,
unison within vision
She diffuses her petals
I connect them in new space
and we reconcile
across blank and graphite page
This is a very unique poem, Leo! Nature can be so relaxing and I am happy that you have found a way to connect to it in a way that inspires you creatively. My favorite line of yours would have to be when you said “I connect them in new space” because it shows how innovative and special you are! Not everyone has this kind of connection to nature,…read more