Coronatine, Day Eighty-one

peonies for peace

if only they could bring it

to brighten our lives

Coronatine, Day Eighty

victory garden:

popping peonies, pea blooms,

pretty potatoes

our first tomato,

reliable zucchini,

even cilantro

let’s toast us with food

as perfect as irises

that we grew ourselves

Coronatine, Day Seventy-nine

exchanging language

a small step brought by small girls

(the journey begins)

never would he speak

now he speaks: “You’re next, Ruby”

quarantine blessing

Coronatine, Day Seventy-eight

solo hike with pup

not marred by weather; just bikes

but these flowers; views.

Coronatine, Day Seventy-seven (Unmasked Blooms)

our mother’s birthday

with a masked botanic trip

through perfect gardens

Coronatine, Day Seventy-six

summer cinema

(fun with Kentucky cousins)

all with just a sheet

Coronatine, Day Seventy-five

should i post pea buds

or a bunch of trashed balloons?

(each its own beauty)

Coronatine, Day Seventy-four

Kentuckians here.

summer brings outdoor dinners.

(let’s hope for safety)

Coronatine, Day Seventy-three (Quarantine Graduation)

never imagined

a graduation parade

in a pandemic

Coronatine, Day Seventy-two

the perfect respite

after seventy-one days

staying safe at home

mental sanity

in our short time here on earth

can be life-saving

hiking these mountains

with their divine mental cleanse

has saved us today

away from the crowds

away from constant worry

here. here we are safe.