I can’t see the lines
but I do see the signs:
five lavender
a mum
and the sewer.
The sidewalk is there
though you cannot see where
it’s frozen tundra
over and undra
the lavender
the mum
and the sewer.
You’ll get to the door
if you crawl on all fours
do not stray
but follow the way
of the lavender
the mum
and the sewer.
You might shrug and say
“I’ll come back in May”
and choose to retreat
while still on your feet.
I’d be full of woe
to see you go
but consider you wise
to spurn icy demise
amid lavender
mum
and the sewer.
