We had so much rain
This past winter
My neighborhood was wet
for many long months
The trees were all bare.
Looking up at them
I was awed by the intricate
Structure of the branches
Filling up an almost round space.
Spring came and I saw
Flowers budding on the bare branches
One little magnolia
Had the biggest pink flowers
Slowly green leaves appeared
Leaves and more leaves
All the trees everywhere
Are greener than I ever remember
The canopies of the trees
Are tall and proud
The poplar next to my house
Amazed me with its beauty
On the magnolia around the corner
Big white flowers showed up
Astonishing and so beautiful
That I had to write this!
