The Gardener's Fern Book
by Joan Pond 
 
 The gardener's fern book

 was filled with clutter.

A program from a flower show 

at the Mattatuck Museum,

with a special thanks from Dr. Gray.

Mom's 'hide and seek' exhibit 

was judged,

too sophisticated for the masses. 

There was a Father's Day card 

and 

A Valentine for Someone Special.

Imagine going through this book 

after she was gone?

With all her belongings 

falling,

as leaves 

from a tree.

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