Tulips Are Lighting Little Fires: Emi, Jackie

April 27, 2020, Kate Belew With Emi, Jackie (New York City)

Listen, I don't want to talk about

the horseflies in the barn 

because, listen, I've forgotten

about their bite, but look, 

it's nearly May and snow is still falling

and tulips are lighting little fires

to keep themselves warm.

Let's change the subject anyway.