designing a raised bed flower garden

digging every hole in my head

careful placement: the reds, the yellows, the pinks

the seams, at last, give way

a rift in the bludgeoning sky

gentle earth laps up its excess

sharp turn amid May’s delight

near Arctic gales; near frigid cold

turtleneck and hoodie: check

stoplight turns green

gentle foot:  acceleration

growing older, growing wiser

orange peel

cinnamon & cloves

my favorite mug

herb garden boxes

old wood, faded plastic

painted bright,

a glossy, sunny yellow!

trepidation & hope

herb garden adventure

yes: parsley, sage

rosemary and thyme