Jenell Weitz

Our Flowers

(for Patrick)

Eyes caress
the hilly landscape,
blooming Athenian poppies
blush - red, surrounded by
moist, dense shrubs.
Rows of olive trees and
grape vines
tremor with buds
anticipating the refreshing
evening rain.

Cyprus trees are scattered
over the rock-embedded mountains
like a swirling Van Gogh.
Dewy eucalyptus leaves
spread open from dawn's shower.

Green road signs point to the top:
"Mount Parnassos"
but we delay,
enjoying the journey.