30 June 06

Like and Unlike

Botany
keys
yes no one zero
differentiated or opposite
five petals or four
a series of
cancellations

Madrone is not
manzanita
smooth bark
but different leaves
quieter
less showy
hidden in the
chaparral

yes
no

not
a
cancellation,
its bark says
smooth and red
peeled and sheer

me
I’m here
I am
madrone

the sweet smell
in late sun
oak titmice
and ravens
say
oh, sure,
that’s madrone,
not a
nothing
you
blindhuman

afternoon
sun

Madrone

submitted for Festival of the Trees Carnival

Posted by at 07:57 PM in Nature and Place | Link |

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