The Lines of Trees Define a Place

The Lines of Trees Define a Place

Full-skirted stillness of evergreens,
their heaviness draping the dirt.

Lilac and cherry blossom trees,
branches like fingers turned up,
disclosing, asking.

The palm. How it holds on to its
faded fronds if left untended,
how the shining green panels
spring from grey
like flags raised in honor of
precarious arrangements.