Isn't It Enough That The Orchid Skies Intensify

isn't it enough that the orchid skies intensify

and then the cold.

and this is only one kingdom.

isn't it enough

the moon is a melon that is sliced by clouds

and there on your plate again

oh silver waters, there's the full melon

once more floating and floating

how many stars 

and no census possible.

flower on flower flowering

failing in an orchid light

in the frost of words improbable to say

or even pronounce and

full as the dewdrop heart on the green stem

wavering in the summer heat and then,

all lilac gone

and more than enough.

only, somewhere else

mary angela douglas 18 december 2013