The Horse Chestnut Spring

They go
from sticky bud
to fully unfurled
in a matter of days.
Its as if a thousand parasols
are raised,
strange white corals
upon the trees.
Until
the green new wings of butterflies
uncurl,
and broad leaf angels
take wing.

Ben Truesdale

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