Mimosa

The leaves of the Mimosa open
Like outstretched arms
Welcoming the birth of a new sun
The sweet tropical fragrance
Of the blossoms dance across the air
Like the spores of a dandelion
Dancing in the wind
The limbs of the tree stretch
Toward the clear blue sky
Like an infant begging for attention
As the day comes to an end
The leaves close tightly
Like arms holding in the warmth
Of a long loving embrace
As if to dream of the brilliance
Of another long summer's day