Mornings, the moss rose unfolds its petals
Welcomes bees to its flowery breast
They nestle safe within the bloom
And suckle the sweetness
Then like unfaithful lovers
Move on to another’s embrace

Mary Janicke is a gardener and writer living in Texas. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, Green Ink, Honeyguide, Blue Lake Review, and elsewhere.