SAN DIEGO
They say San Diego has one season
when Fall is a fire ring of Santa Ana winds tearing through trees
When Winter frost gathers in avocado groves
the maze of San Dieguito riverbed
predicting flood
When Spring is a firestorm of poppies
ranunculus running in formation down Carlsbad hills
they say San Diego has one season
Summer evaporation emptying reservoirs
automatic sprinklers dancing the tango on golf courses
from desert to coast
From Intimate Geography: Poems by Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes Ragged Sky Press, 2012 Copyright Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes
Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes was born and raised in San Diego, California. He attended Herbert Hoover High School and went on to study Religion and Theology at the University of San Diego. His book Intimate Geography, published by Ragged Sky Press, won the 2012 San Diego Book Award for Poetry. Ish, as he is known, has also written lyrics for German musicians Andrea Hörkens and Thomas Roderburg (Tender Art).
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It’s beautiful, Ish. Thanks a lot.