the neighbors are proud
of postage stamp perfect yards
that pollute the dunes.

kentucky bluegrass
versus nature’s very own dune grass —
blades sway. grass goes away.

mowed to the bare nub
by blowing fumes and spinning knives —
ah, there is the rub.

folks view their fescue,
smugly calling dune grass weeds —
live without a clue.

living with nature
gives a sense of joyfulness —
seeing dune grass sway.