Crocus arrives smartly in January.Daffodils dot the hills in February.Hyacinths struggle through to March.Tulips pop out of nowhere in April.Lilacs and azaleas parade gloriously in May.Roses take their time in June.Hydrangeas make the scene in July.Sunflowers decorate August.Goldenrod joins the party in September.Sugar maples show their colors in October.Chrysanthemums reign in November.Poinsettias brighten December.Mushrooms sprout overnight. Startle... Continue Reading →

SostenutoSynchronous splashing surfSurging, swelling,Sweeping sparkling sands,Setting slippery seaweedsStircrazy,Stenciling smooth Silver-spangled shoreline, Streaked, striated, stippled.Symphonic swellsSwirling, swooshing, shouting saltwater;Strewing strandline with sticks, Silt. Stowing sand-dollars, Spiny starfish, smoothed stones,Stranded shell shards; Stitching silent shorefront to Sapphire sea.

With leaves like hearts, Why are you not hardy?Your edges are serrated, but you just aren't cutOut for life in a busy place.Are you confused? You bloom upside down,Inside out. You faint like a Victorian ladyWanting attention—smelling salts.A sip of cool water revives you,Too much water and your leaves Turn jaundice yellow and fold up. You whine too much.Maybe... Continue Reading →