Son Eric's backyard, summer '15
walking the Labyrinth--
at first, intent on staying
within the lines
May 1--
earliest we could
go barefooted
patio floor boards
reflecting the waining light
soaking up raindrops
too young
to own a cottontail
our silence
yellow butterfly
nose to throat
with the honeysuckle
along the creek bank
kudzu climbs the cottonwood--
tall weed skeletons
gentle shower
mixed with the smell of woodsmoke--
bird with nesting grass
PL - selections from Connecting Our Houses (1997),
MayDay-MayDay-MayDay (2003), a bird calls at dusk (2007),
along the creek bank (2005).
PL - selections from Connecting Our Houses (1997),
MayDay-MayDay-MayDay (2003), a bird calls at dusk (2007),
along the creek bank (2005).
You are the first person Ive ever known to mention waiting until May to be allowed to go barefoot. It was a rule at out house. Any idea why?
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