Suzie is me,
a sprout
planted in a garden of rainbows,
a beautiful place to root.
she’s queer,
uniquely emerging against the pot rim.
she’s exquisite,
growing into her identities.
she’s durable,
she’s strong,
taking her time,
to heal from the drought.
there’s no rush,
as she’s watered with love.
she will bloom into
the most brilliant blossom of
black-eyed Susans.