Blossoms of L.A. - Palo Verde
By Armando Ortiz
The palo verde
rooted along quiet urban streets,
spring brings blossoms
that vibrate with a glowing beat.
Bright green tips
bursting with yellow flowers,
making a delicate veil of lights
a bouquet for the eye’s delight.
May mornings shaded by gray skies
the sounds of hummingbirds gives rise,
While these trees reach up to touch the air,
rising from front lawns, behind houses.
Rows of green protect avenues
others stand alone in open spaces,
some planted at street corners,
decorating the city with pulsating halo.
Winds clash- east or west breeze,
Or perhaps cold waters
touching the arid coast will prevail
pulsating traffic might make it sway.
Under desert noon, the trees grow vibrant
With Lemon yellows and lime greens
evoking thoughts of cool lemonade,
refreshing beneath the sunny day.
Native palo verde
rooted on this land,
gifts the city blossoms
that vibrate with a growing heat.
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