Sequoia Strawberries
Sequoia Strawberries in the flower bed mulch Lined up like bare root roses Patted safe in the warm soil Watered and blessed; a hopeful refrain. Spring lasts a few days before summer rays Bear down on the garden beds Warming the soil to dry dust A delicate balance to keep them moist. The morning frost reminds spring follows winter Breezes blow as March enters like a lion Or they sneak in like a lamb. Either way,…