Prior To Conception

Prior to Conception


As if stunned by July in a hammock
I wait for my apricot wife

One curler more and the flutter
of leaves in the orchard

the sound of trees 
letting go

a downpour 
of plums still bouncing

around in the wicker 
propped open below


Donal Mahoney
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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