The flake-blossoms thickly fall
And the hid roots sigh, “How long will our flowers be marred?”
Strange as a bird were dumb,
Strange as a hueless leaf.
As one deaf hungers to hear,
Or gazes without belief,
The fruit yearned “Fingers, come!”
O, shut hands, be empty another year.
A CARELESS HEART
A little breath can make a prayer,