The Taste of Vanilla Ice Cream

I had a realization the other day
it may seem silly but it said a lot to me
I was eating ice cream and suddenly
I was full
and I was happy just enjoying
the taste
of the little bit of ice cream I had
and I think that
felt like growing up

Magnolia Leaves

magnolia leaves
fall from blossoming trees
onto rain-soaked, sun-scorched pavement
where they will meet
hard callused feet
who will tread them indiscriminately
perhaps their rich greens
are what make them seem
so hearty, so indestructible
but even leaves
can have their dreams
crushed by wandering children