Words in Bloom

black-eyed Susans

just beginning to bloom

her crow's feet

 "Words in Bloom: A Year of Haiku," a collaboration between the Haiku Society of America and Chicago Botanic Garden. My poem was one of the ones chosen to appear in the Native Plant area. 

I actually welcomed my crow's feet when they first began to appear. I thought they gave me some cred. My life was beginning to leave its tracks on my face and I liked the look. The bloom of middle age when women are hitting their stride. Watch out!

Thanks to Julie Schwerin, master organizer of this project and to Tia Haynes for sharing her photos. Congratulations to my fellow poets--I am honored to be here in the garden with you! 🍃🌻☀️🌦️🤗