Magnolias in Mid-April

beaten by a week’s harsh rain
magnolia blossoms
wither and brown
while budding green leaves
make their attempts
at succor

Magnolia

The magnolia blossoms with pink blushes
Nestled within petals of ivory
Recall to me the romantic notion
Of ladies with porcelain complexions
Coyly staring behind the languid twists
Of wrist to fan, and fan to the bright corners of
Lips amused distantly by their admirers