walk a mile
shoes, no shoes
flip-flops, sandals, slip-ons, lace-ups, work boots, running shoes, walking shoes
no shoes, barefoot
walk a mile in whose shoes
no shoes, your shoes
imagine that world
walk a mile
shoes, no shoes
flip-flops, sandals, slip-ons, lace-ups, work boots, running shoes, walking shoes
no shoes, barefoot
walk a mile in whose shoes
no shoes, your shoes
imagine that world
outside
behind the round house
in exile
next to an incense-cedar:
a rose
about your height
a single bloom simple
sweet
Rosa californica
how many May days
I could calculate
the day I saw you
delicate purple-veined petals
violet anthers
your presence in the world
openings filled
with your offspring
Blepharipappus scaber