Monday, May 15, 2023

Poesy pauses on pursed lips,
poised to open its pink bits
with one final silent push,
all breath and soft petals,
its pronouncement more word-bloom
unfolding its empathy
than some predatory pounce
by the hungry young puss-puss
currently crouched and peering
up at the perched birds who peck
at seed piles, small plant-pouches
waiting for their beginnings.

love notes
a ritual to start the work week