As It Should
A budded rose stem On thin branch in course sand It shrinks under sun A gingham maid pours water Rushing down onto the crown Glass beads dot petals Dripping into the puddle The green leaves shimmer Morning sun climbs high Drying the single red bud The flower stem wilts Petals droop down in distress Nightfall sunsets relief Gingham maid retrieves the pail Spray dances around brown root Desert sun turns hot Too much for English…