Bachelor Buttons
sunshine like warm maple syrup
pores over the boy
lying on his belly, barefoot, legs in the air
May grass, dandy line dotted
a fragrent spreading carpet
rich from earth and spring
bent elbow, chin in palm
lip upturned in smile
freckled nose and cheek
neath wide observing eye
purple and blue richly hued
fit for a royal crown
bachelor buttons on slender stems
swoon in the gentle breeze
years are gone now from the boy
memory clings as yesterday
the first bachelor buttons in May
Copyright © Ronnie Van Sweringen | Year Posted 2006
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