each leaf
an unfurled flag
of optimism and renewal
Hoisted By Branch and Twig
The Fields Green
spring takes hold
birch raise their chartreuse flag
Like A Tattered Flag
the barn endured
dutifully
despite the wear
White Flags Departure
white flags raised
the field
is surrendered
Regimental Colors
colour guard
young chard
ensign
Prayer Flags
the birch in worship
waving her prayer flags
for us
Duty
in service
to the season
cliffside color clings
Veteran’s Flag
long departed
still our freedom stands
on their sacrifice