making the mistake
of believing someone else's
version of your truth

blankets kicked down
only to be pulled back up —
another last frost

dogwood blossoms
turning so they can catch
the catbird singing

all-morning chainsaw —
we go walking to figure out
which tree they took

a bud that broke off
floating in a mason jar —
opening slowly

backyard bunny —
so surprised to see me
she forgets to chew

first sunny day —
we remember suntan lotion
three hours too late

moving dirt aside
for a good look at the roots —
stump removal

push down hard
push with those big leg muscles
let's see you standing