A worn bench sits under
the magnolia tree.
The garden,
once abandoned,
now brims with life.
The couple meets at the bench.
A playful grey and black dog bounds,
ready for a game of disc dog.
A quick bark sets the day.
The soft yellow disc
sails across the park.
The dog, stance set,
leaps up,
mouth open,
catching the disc mid-air.
He bounds back,
ready for another round.
The sun shines overhead,
baking everything it can reach.
The breeze,
a welcome relief
from the unforgiving heat.
The couple join each other.
A quilted blanket with
shades of blues, greens, and gold
is laid out, unfolding
memories of a lifetime
of picnics.
The quilt displays a picnic feast,
iced tea, potato salad,
sandwiches, and cherry pie, a treat.
Satisfied, they lay back
to breathe,
looking up to find pictures in the clouds.
Magnolia, gardenias, and jasmine
surround the park.
Musky, sweet, and floral scents
compete for attention.
The garden is alive with flowers.
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