striking light-fall

in the dark of night

the small, decorative watering can

is suspended over the hanging plant

with a dozen wires spread like spray

each knob glowing like brilliant

drop of life-renewing water

rather than solar-powered lights

MaryJane Nordgren

Author of the Nandria Series, MaryJane is a retired family practice physician who grew up in the Midwest but now lives in the Pacific Northwest.

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