songs for the cemetery

empty
of word
thought
action
full instead
of sunlight
wildflowers
birdsong
far off
the stink and roar
of traffic
of air conditioners
of living
here instead
a buzz and hum
of insects
wind and
wings
rampant, teeming
life.
4.18.11


i do love the graveyard
unmowed
all things equal
tall grass, periwinkle
rabbit tobacco, phlox
iris and astor
stock and rose
the democracy of neglect
creates
wild abundance.
4.25.11