Tree of sunshine

yellow, bright as sun's cheeks 

was the color on the wall, 

until you smeared it cloudy gray

scrubbing, peeling it away 

i could not, in my blue winter coat

so i took a bulb of onion tears, 
and potted it with black manure       

the tree grew fragrant white blossoms,

lighting up my kitchen of shine  

bearing lemons, sweet and juicy  

spilling spring on my lap,  green  

curtains on my window, yellow

all through snow splattered days 

Posted for The Gooseberry Garden :   Theme is Spring, Colors, Trees, and New Lives 

If you are feeling the winter blues, plant a tree indoor.   Thanks for the visit ~

More information on : Meyer Lemon Fruit Trees 

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