Holy Necessary

Last week, I pruned almost all of my geranium

Though it was big and bushy–

It wasn’t healthy

Wasn’t thriving

So with my new shears–

I snipped

Cut off the portions that had blossoms

Though the buds had not — as of yet — been upturned

Left one stalk still standing

One bright blossom stretching toward the sun —

And the side table has since never looked better.

Like it– I want the Vinedresser to

Rid me of my business — leaving

only what is bright — that which is true —

W(hol)ly necessary.

-Kourtney Naomi