Underfoot, the Backyard

Underfoot, the backyard is squishy soft,

its grass cut within an inch of its life.

Sheared off dandelions and paper whites

are evident.  Bright pine needles cover

only places the lawnmower has missed.

We have different aesthetics for the lawn,

my grass cutter and I.  

                                    But he remembered

to spare the lilac bush this year.  A true

purple, its blossoms will delight someday. 

The Douglas fir and white pine will provide

more needles as the years roll on. And you

will walk on green moss and orange needles,

will dance among stubborn tall flowers—home

to dancing butterflies and hopeful birds.

 for International Poetry Month Day 7

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