Coral Bells

Coral Bells shimmer

like golden daffodils

flowing in the summer breeze.

Their chestnut roots

like electricity, sink deep

into fur-soft soil

that collapses

like unsturdy buildings.

The emerald stem pokes up,

like an eagle

flying in the clear sky.

Petals perch

like long, cat-scratching claws.

Daisy white, crocus flowers,

edged with sunflower yellow, sneeze

revealing the mystery stash

of sweet honey.

The leaves are smooth

like a lion’s mane, swaying

in the whistling wind.