pale spirit in fog—
a sycamore waits by
the ancient river
daybreak unveils tender shoots
spring touches the river banks
the sundrop
primrose in yellow
still upright through winter
children dream of flying
above teacher's monotone
raptors ride the breeze
primrose hesitates
blooms in the evening
an old man
collects the child
at the school gate
Darlene O'Dell, Asheville, North Carolina
Janine Lehane, Asheville, North Carolina