a.
waxy white sentinels
urge the leaf-litter
bowed and tremendous

b.
turkey tail splaying for the world to see
gill-bearers make life from death
the deep wet black of rot



c.
jack-in-the-pulpit lobed rubies
frogs in the rain-filled tracks
under-story going to sleep



Muskego Park Hardwoods is an old-growth southern dry-mesic forest in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Some past grazing has brought in new species of wildflowers, and a healthy blend of different hardwoods stand strong. Thanks to Waukesha County for preserving this old-growth community!