The Dark-Eyed Junco ’ s Promise by T . Jenese Thompson
Lilac is shy in waiting for the cool current and the dark-eyed junco ’ s promise of decency
Forgive my arch song and loose woven shawl seeking the scent of March
Winter held well the fern wood and salted caramel tea poured to early eves
Pardon my vanity motive and worn sentiment for the dark-eyed junco ’ s promise of decency
Lilac bloom follows its departure
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