Sunday, April 16, 2017

Poem 5

I have come as far as I dare 
into this deep wilderness–
as seems wise 
between midwinter storms.

I know these raw ridges
and yawning canyons 
where ferromanganese 
soils stunt floral passions.

A scarlet orchid's face 
stares skyward 
expectant and unafraid–
unlike me.
 

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