“Late Summer in the Anthropocene,” a Poem by Marcus Wicker
& our hibiscus is on that bullshit again. You know the story. She picked us. Date night at the roadside nursery. The one made entirely of good vibes & floor-to-ceiling chain link, so that sometimes, with any luck & clear
In the poem "Late Summer in the Anthropocene," Marcus Wicker paints a vivid picture of a couple tending to their hibiscus, weathering the challenges of heat and climate change. They find solace in their garden, with the hibiscus, or Hibiscus Child, singing to them and yearning for attention. The couple is resilient, as they are able to withstand the heat and the "separatist hurricanes of history."
Despite the difficult circumstances, they are determined to persevere, like two gardenia bushes flanking a unique tree made of rose-gold blooms. They water their plants in the early mornings, even in the record heat, hoping to see one another smile. In the midst of the poem, Wicker reflects on the fact that sometimes peril may come from unexpected sources, but as long as they focus on their roots, they will be able to weather any storm.
Ultimately, the poem serves as a testament to the power of love and resilience, as the couple emerges from the heat of the summer as proof of their enduring bond.
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