“ Which Are Alike? “ by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán

“ Which Are Alike? “

by Suzán Jiván Mom
& Mom-Mom Suzán

Which Are alike?
as individual species
during rainy periods
versus drought
natives of arid grasslands
columnar spine-covered
specialized light streaming
during the brightest of seasons
sprouting small delicate leaves
imprecise waterings
active growth periods
branching broadly
from the base
undertaking
propagation
becoming
carefully
labeled
while growing
at odd angles
in inch-deep layers
pink and fragrant
having grown
in the shade
during daylight
savings ...