Late Spring, walking

this shadow splattered tunnel of trees

green trills along the ditches: musk mallow   cat's ear
lacy pinks of filaree    lush, sweet air
the nearly oppressive weight of flowering
and the longing in it     to do and to be-

white flower from the heart of chickweed
perfection serration of nettle leaf

profusion of the humble, recurring weeds

Alcia Hokanson has published three volumes of poetry. She teaches English at Lakeside School is Seattle.