thick maple syrup.
scent of honey oil, drizzling from the maple wood.
grandmother's steaming batch of biscuits
popping from the gas oven.

see the young boy climbing the tree
he
conquers his fear and becomes a man this day.
blossoms
picture-slanted life, mahogany vase.
antebellum window lining, leather lace
fresh-squeezed orange juice.

hop-scotch frenzy – see the future queens
playing peacefully.
wellsprings
muddy feet splashing
bird nesting.
sweet tea sipping, nurturing breeze.

violets
tree stumps
and baby's breath.
dandelion shine and
whiskey bottle caps.

bronze bodies gleaming in the summer shade.