Thanks for all the sweet comments about the poems so far.  I’m having a great time, too!

This next one is by a poet who is best known for a philosophical prose work that has been an international best seller.  He is also a source of inspiration for my friend and fellow Tenner, Irene Latham, a published poet herself and author of Leaving Gee’s Bend.

“I am the lover’s gift; I am the wedding wreath;
I am the memory of a moment of happiness …”

Yes, a snowy red camellia, in honor of the many, many feet of snow now surrounding my house.  I don’t think my camellias look like this though.