Nyctinasty

Tracking the movement of the sun Welcoming admirers in bright sunshine Folding as daylight decreases Resting out of the limelight until sunrise Opening again in bold colors  

The gatekeeper and I

I had hoped that Watching my footprints I would stop going in circles The gate master fiddled And asked for my passport I begged the gatekeeper For cider and cake In the old tradition Of wasailing He told me to sing But I couldn’t think…