In fields phlox and foxgloved
with his paws God foxgloved
the fox pants as he pauses
and prays to God & Santa Claus
to protect his family's paws
from foxhound claws
And God heard and answered
his prayers.
PURPLE FRAGILITIES
they scotch these
purple fragilities
with thoughtless
facility
*
("Wild violet a very persistent weed in lawns"
said the gardening site)