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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