"Dandelions" by J.M. Snyder
After the last frost I spot one or two in my yard,
scouts hidden among the grass,
moving into position.
I cut them down with the mower, triumphant,
and spray pesticide on their ragged leaves to root them out.
Victory will be mine.
But the next spring rain brings with it
reinforcements;
out of my window I can see
troops of yellow-headed flowers overtaking my lawn
and advancing.
scouts hidden among the grass,
moving into position.
I cut them down with the mower, triumphant,
and spray pesticide on their ragged leaves to root them out.
Victory will be mine.
But the next spring rain brings with it
reinforcements;
out of my window I can see
troops of yellow-headed flowers overtaking my lawn
and advancing.
Published by J.M. Snyder
I write gay erotic/romantic fiction. I've been published by Amber Allure, eXcessica, and Torquere Press, and my short fiction has appeared in anthologies by Cleis Press and Alyson Books. In 2010 I started my... View profile
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