Strawberrying

pearl twist arms in the hanging vines, 

carry me. carry me on whispers–

water from the forest slippers.

wild seeds strawberrying moon lines

of a fairy tale: blood-red, plump head, wilding

wet petals, scattered sweetness collide.

midsummer breeze dances in the plumeria

carry me. carry me, dewy basket–

hearts drop from stork-stained graces.

placenta perfect flesh, cut brilliant facet

seeds agate wings of hummingbird traces.

skin press, forehead to forehead in euphoria.

white flowers kiss a depthless crown, Gloria!

woodland rose– vessel bows,

Fragaria vesca octopus

kneels close to midnight. earthy squat. final push–

host of skippers open from the alpine runner.

honeymoon bloom, mead June charmer

of gracious birth our turquoise-eyed stunner.