I Planted Hibiscus Today

I planted hibiscus today My fingers joyed in the black soil again Tenderly I touched my mother's dress Saw her flesh like a new born child again And sang to her loveliness I planted hibiscus today I planted hibiscus today My origin was bare before my eyes My lips were parched for breast The suddenly I realized God knelt like this, I am blessed I planted hibiscus today I planted hibiscus today The tenderest part of broken stems The fragile flesh of a shrub Rootless now, no sign of the gems The flowers hidden in the stub I planted hibiscus today I planted hibiscus today Memories of mother, God and you I trembled like a leaf then The first time I kissed you Jew And never was the same again I planted hibiscus today