peonies for peace
if only they could bring it
to brighten our lives

peonies for peace
if only they could bring it
to brighten our lives

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

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

solo hike with pup
not marred by weather; just bikes
but these flowers; views.




our mother’s birthday
with a masked botanic trip
through perfect gardens




summer cinema
(fun with Kentucky cousins)
all with just a sheet

should i post pea buds
or a bunch of trashed balloons?
(each its own beauty)


Kentuckians here.
summer brings outdoor dinners.
(let’s hope for safety)




never imagined
a graduation parade
in a pandemic




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.

