taller than most of you gangly jacarandas
plump ficus’ tough-looking mesquites
frail palo verdes and stout pines
and more exposed to the elements
sunburn cold hurricanes and hail
while you nestle with neighbors
that cast shadows for each other
it’s also harder for me to push sap
to make leaves and farther to fall
but I will say I am happy
our roots are entangled
adore that we touch
in light winds
and embrace
when it storms
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