Roof, hold together.
Tighten your braces against
Today’s harsh onslaught.

Rain, kiss rose petals
Twice, then leave peaceful fac’ed
Blissful in dawn’s glow.

Singular hard woods
Noble oaks, maples, ash. Strong.
Unbroken heroes.

Catchers when others
Fail. Protect creatures so frail
God alone can see.

CHARLENE JAMES-DUGUID
AMISSVILLE, VIRGINIA
5/17/18