Rose is before a
poet composes or knows
yet what a rose is.
Tender flock of lamb’s
ears, intently listening
for keen crying wolf.
Exploring dark earth,
taproots reaching for sweetness
discover pay dirt.
Unencumbered vines,
green submarines and rambling
carefree curlicues.
Bright hummingbird sips
liquor of hibiscus, fuel
of faithful flower.
After performing
athletic feats, grasshopper
resting on a leaf.
Header photo by Couleur, courtesy Pixabay. Photo of Harryette Mullen by Judy Natal.