earth

a scab on the road.
caked hard from many traumas.
winter’s violence.

the leaves of the trees
are soft green like forest frogs.
before they bleed off.

on the red flower
lies a yellow bumblebee.
rest after coitus.

bled dry of humor.
earth lies still, cold and lifeless.
time of discontent.

the curtains are drawn.
tucked under a white blanket
hibernating earth.

red carpet of leaves.
soft underfoot like beliefs.
mind without disease.