Thoughts of the California Desert

Thoughts of the California Desertby Reed WhittemoreUnder palm trees, oranges, olives and pearsThe indolent desert slouches, half an eye closedAnd half an eye out for men of affairs whose caresKeep them from keeping their gaudy gardens hosed.Slouches and yawns, that clown.  Leaves in disdainGaseous dragons their nauseous knights to nettle.Flips his tail coyly, rolls over,…… Continue reading Thoughts of the California Desert