Along the Mohawk Trail

I wish I could show you

what I saw today--

a modest and orderly orchard,

trees planted like gravestones

on a lazy slope

behind a roadside apple stand,

perfect spring blossoms

glistening in the stately slant

of dinnertime sun

as if to say here’s how to stand

when it’s your turn to go

to seed

Flash 55 for Kerry and the Real Toads!