New Air

the lilies uncurling
are laden with promise
as the souls slide out
into the new air
soft kissing the eyes
that notice the twisted tips
and the yellow tongue
if it weren't for the jasmine
seeking the sun wild;
my backstep would be doomed
to concrete and steel
all the purple eyes
are peeking over the fence
abandoned ball among the weeds
red explosions and nuts
spot spot spot the ancient gum
story-keeper of all the yards

shalome � 2005
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