Sycamore Tease
Thomas Merton Brightman
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Sly Sycamore
Wonder of July
So full of surprise
As Snake
Leaves
Skin behind
Testimony to growth
Your artful bark
Infinite morphing castoff
Muse to Dali and Picasso
Sheds of dazzling array
Leaves me agape
You
Gift pleasurable pause
Transform
Before my eyes
You
Tease
Awe