Although
Although the pair of cardinals have returned this late February day
Although the songs in hollow breasts have lifted us into another
approaching spring
Although the living room’s numerous white Valentine mums
generously offer praises of fragrances
Although we cannot hear stems slowly drinking in stilled waters
Although each clustered showy snowy bloom has a purple pocket
heart worn in the center
Although bundled in a glass vase their subtle presence
ultimately lovely in their aging of days
Although the nested years in my magnolia hair have silvered
Although the arm rests of your favorite blue chair are worn