When the Snow Falls Like Angels

By definition a volcano is winter hardy, that much is

obvious, but there’s so much that isn’t:  “Mary” is a

popular name for varieties of roses (Lincoln), apples

(Reid), and asparagus (Washington).  You should plant

ten roots per family member.  Some mushrooms turn

blue and dissolve as soon as you pick them—poisonous

disappearing ink.  The bones found in canned rattlesnake

are similar to those found in canned salmon.  When the

snow falls like angels, you’ll be glad to have permaloft;  

When the snow falls like angels, it’s the perfect time for citrus.

I love the word “Archipelago.”  Somehow it manages to be

seduction and onomatopoeia all at once. “Slick” is the same. 

I want to murmur it in a cold room as I take off my shirt and you

watch.  Instead, I shrug into an orange t-shirt in the dark, shake

my blonde hair and listen for your truck to rumble at the curb.