for Leslie
my lucky brain
is stretching
popping the knots
extending
neural branches
easily
while painting
leafy patterns
and blooms
the riot of variety
in the greenhouse
is almost overwhelming
sitting in one place
it takes hours
to open our eyes
conversation flows
like watercolor
in hues of our own
choosing
planted spirits
teach us to see
and to be
January 20, 2020
Garfield Park Conservatory
