Poppies - hearts of Spring

Poppies - the Heart of Spring

They sprout without an invitation
these big-hearted blousey ladies
Brazon messengers of Spring
Yet tender, vulnerable as parchment
Orange, hot, love-notes dancing in the wind.

Every year saying YES to life
Spreading roots of unplanned offspring
More than any yard can hold.

Orphan cuttings to leave with neighbors
who bury them kindly, unknowing of
the commitment they have made.

They are short-lived beauties
who go overnight to seed in
fat, heavy, indigo balls of life
purple succulent dens
drugging our hearts, perennially!

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