Defying drought and heatSnowy trumpets Reflect the summer skyWaiting,Asking,Pleading For cool nightsAnd sweet rain showers.

Basil's sharp scentWafts strong Along the garden path,Like warm yeast breadBaking, drying Seeds in the late Summer sun.

Symmetry and lightSwirl of silk butter creamStreaked with wineTo lure the late and the thirstyBees to its pollen.