The Sidewalk Yards in South Philly

To the sidewalk yards in South Philly,

Dahlia petals whirling out of a golden knot and sweet pea banners unscrolling like curls of butter among neon plumes of cockcomb, chartreuse flaring to coral tips, peeping over a frothy cascade of alyssum. Cherry geraniums floating on fleshy leaves and starlings hiding in sweet potato vines spilling over woody rosemary tucked behind lanky sunflower stalks.