(written on July 7)
Ferns as gifts in mid-July 80s
present problems. Transplanting
for fauna (diggers) and flora tasks
logistics of time, place, and temp.
Unwilling to look into giver’s head,
perhaps she should’ve chosen spring
instead; and she probably would’ve
if she hadn’t tasked others to dig
in blazing heat, risking strokes
and deaths. Pocket change,
dancing fronds are worth it,
I guess.
Sorry I accidentally set this to publish for 9PM! Here it is, a little late.
I love what she said on that card….I hate saying it…but again! The post cards are top shelf.
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Indeed!
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Someone I did not know–thanks for the links! (K)
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You are welcome, K.
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What a wonderful entry for POPO Day 4, Li! That quote by Cathay Williams on the postcard is so powerful, and I completely echoed Max’s praise for your top-shelf postcard art! The poem itself gave me such a smile—anyone who has tried transplanting gifted plants in the blistering mid-July heat knows the exact struggle you described. I loved memadtwo’s note about discovering Cathay Williams’ history through your post too. Those ‘dancing fronds’ really do make the hard work worth it!
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OM, Marina Owens outdid herself on the postcards, I agree. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. They are all still alive and 1 allium plant also as a bonus. Can’t wait to see them in spring. Well worth the effort, I totally agree.
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Seeing them all burst into bloom in the spring is going to be so rewarding! That bonus allium is such a wonderful surprise, too. Wishing you a fantastic, peaceful, and green-thumb week ahead, Li!
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Interesting link. Thanks.
Oh… ferns. Best to transplant them in the spring – I think.
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Thanks, Jules. I agree. They survived. Let’s hope they return in spring.
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