nothing but a dumpster and that brilliant azalea blooming beside it Published by Bill Waters Bill Waters Titusville, NJ bnwaters at verizon.net View all posts by Bill Waters
prudent cardinal
on cedar branch–
shuns roses in bloom
debris —
having served their purpose
a dozen faded white roses
five-star restaurant-
starlings
pecking by the dumpster
outdoor seating restaurants
… San Francisco pigeons
in heaven
First daisy in spring
Arriving unattended
Waits for other guests.
pink petals
on Commonwealth Ave.–
tulip trees in bloom
fighting for life
budding seedlings
back of restaurant
oblivious to traffic
on Commonwealth Ave.–
tulip trees in bloom
Yap’s Easter typhoon–
among the debris
a coconut sprouts
ignoring Boston traffic
on Commonwealth Ave.–
tulip trees in bloom
down – in the valley
growing wild
white lilies
nothing but