Mugwort

East Aurora, New York

I pull into the parking lot

Of a local co-op

For a quick snack

And I am greeted

By the saddest,

Droopiest,

Thirstiest

Mugwort

I’ve ever seen

I offer it a good amount of water

Right at the base of the stem

Afterwards, I think

“I hope I get some nice Mugwort points,”

But then I realize

That I didn’t do this to get rewarded

Someday.

I did it

Because Mugwort is a friend

And when you see a friend in need,

You help them.

And Mugwort is definitely

My friend.