Nitrogen
erupts
around dead leaves.
Dirt
exhumed
buzzes louder than the freeway.
Roots, rocks, leaves, and acorns –
woven tighter
than capillary beds.
The swing hangs
on green limbs
over a child’s grave.
The graveyard
is assaulted
by trees, grass, and squirrels.
“Formaldehyde is a
ubiquitous, naturally occurring substance produced by every liv-
ing organism.”
- The American Chemistry Council
Leaking fuel
from my car poisons
sacred soil.
Leaves
fall
in the cemetery
Let’s take a picnic! :D