Tagged: green

watching scallions grow

watching scallions grow
tall by the windowsill – signs of
life in quarantine
.
20210208:1922
y

at the cemetery,

at the cemetery,
there is enough
new growth
to power the
most decorated
athlete, a reminder
that as much as we
receive, we will be
made to return
.
20200429:1749
y

why not a bouquet

why not a bouquet
of birds in the backyard, gathered
into a handful

of moments, bringing vibrant
colors to all that verdancy
.
20180606:1616
y

** in the absence of The Daily Post from WordPress, here’s your daily prompt: verdant

our backyard is a

our backyard is a
patch of grass accessorizing
new york city, such

a small thing that makes all the
difference for our simple hearts
.
20180526:1733
y

i am waiting for

i am waiting for
you to say the word, so that
i can take you there –

underneath a rustling
canopy, a bamboo harvest
.
20170427:2210
y

i told you i wore this

i told you i wore this
pendant because
should i be discovered
one day, floating towards
greener pastures, i could
be tagged y doe, and never
jane doe – at least, they
would be one letter
closer, and i, less plainer.
you replied welcome
to the family
.
20130204:0821
y