Insignificant marigold garden
by Kat Thanopoulos

I have not had much to say in a while
Shade collapses atmosphere
Parody the greenhouse
Details in the phylum booklet
Hobbyists outpace science
Ombre petals impress the young
Crossbreeds win gold medals
Nutrient worms feed birds
The ground is not rich for this kind of making


Kat Thanopoulos writes poetry and fiction. She is the founder of WREATH Literary Collective. Kat lives in Chicago.