The Rake’s Progress

A blower doesn’t make leaves leave.

Just parks them under different trees.
And like the ancient plow and harrow
has made antique the old wheelbarrow.
Leaves are piled into high rises,
leaving ground free for surprises.
Acorns which had once been hidden,
are now free to squirrels, unbidden.
Hidden mushroom, bulb or flower
need no longer, covered, cower.
Sure, they make a lot of noise.
Blowers are the big boys’ toys.

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