Crepe Myrtle

Open blossom clusters 

bend holding cups of rain, 

sun and wind dries them. 

Petals fade and fall, 

crumpled pink lace,

warm snow on grass.  

Green marble buds 

wrapped tight on a stalk

soften to pink, 

a summer chorus

sings a flower story.

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Date Published: March 1, 2018