So strange to see 

A Tulip Tree

In full bloom today.

A sky so gray,

It lowers its lashes

While it rains.

It blooms in pale shades

Of pink to deep blush burgundy

And introduces itself quietly

By its other name,

Jane Magnolia.

And I take a cue,

And wear my faded blue sweats

To the store

With a frilly taupe sweater

And lower my lashes a little more

When I see you.

And if you ask me to,

I’ll introduce myself

As Jane Magnolia.

-jenn