Royal Fichus

royal fichus

the tinge of a whisper
morning sun briefly plants
delicious golden rays
surrounding the sinewy fichus
sentries protecting the protector

life's labors reconstructing harmony
the art of the smile
mechanical motions set into play
water, feed, till, re-pot
symbolic roots taking hold
sprouting newly minted heart

shifting winds sparking frenzy
intoxicating freeze follows one last dig
ebony moistened soil engulfing
dirtied and cracked hands
deft cedar waxwings circling ahead
almost out of sight
awaking chills furrowing creased brows
arm hairs standing at attention
burrowing into raised goose flesh

zero quiets the naïve daisies and cocky sunflowers
beloved guardians of deep secrets
somber good bye etched in brown
where verdant once ruled supreme