Hidden Life

A rottingdecomposing tomatohides life inside Protected seedsgerminatewith potential Pulprich for a compost pile Decaybears endlesspossibilities Discarded seedscome to lifein rich soil Waitingas new life appears Excitement buildsas new shootsbreak through Watchingas they claim the sun As stems swayin the breeze Large strong stalksstand readyfor growth Tomatoes emergesmall and round In time –yellow turns to redContinue reading “Hidden Life”

Breathe in, Breathe Deep

I’m hoveringin the middleof a busy room. With beautiful, fragrant flowersall in full bloom. Movementall around me…while Istandstill. That’s when I noticea single daffodil. A simple yellow flowerin all its glory…sends a message of rebirthin nature’s story. The promise of springis just up ahead…Lookat the flowersblossomingfrom their bed. A new beginningis rightin front of us.ItContinue reading “Breathe in, Breathe Deep”

Oh Me, Oh My – Sunflowers

S hades of yellow light the skyU nique patterns catch my eyeN ewly grown and standing proudF ields of beauty entice the crowdL ittle grey stripes adorn each seedO h, the squirrels just love to feedW himsical flowers chase the sunE nergized and ready for funR acing through the stalks nearbyS unflowers thrill me, ohContinue reading “Oh Me, Oh My – Sunflowers”

Sweet Gardenias

G entle fragrance fills the air,A soothing scent beyond compare.R efined in white, each bloom so shy,D ancing slowly as breezes sigh.E xquisite blooms arrive in Spring,N obility to make your heart sing.I t speaks of elegance and romance,A day when heart’s find happiness.S weet gardenias, pure and true.

A Dragon In Bloom

S tunning flowers with bright red bloomsN oble in their gentle graceA mazing colors lure the beesP eaceful pockets of golden seedD elicate petals in rainbow huesR eaching high towards the skyA palette of colors paint the soulG reen stalks showcase beautiful crownsO pen to show the dragon inside Natural wonders soothe our sensesS nappingContinue reading “A Dragon In Bloom”

The Picnic Quilt

A worn bench sits underthe 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 discsails across the park.The dog, stance set,leaps up,mouth open,catching the disc mid-air.He bounds back,ready for another round.Continue reading “The Picnic Quilt”

Paying The Goose Tax

Honking geeseRule the yard like royalty Pretty, calm, meandering, beauties –Fluffy white feathers deceive One step too close,Ear-splitting honks,Charging beasts, beaks wideSentries on guard alerted A simple walk turns to chaosKids screaming, running, scatteredSearching for the safest path Memories flood back –A rear-end collision with a strong beakThe mark of royalty left “behind” Crossing theContinue reading “Paying The Goose Tax”

A Bright Yellow Crown

D andelions adorned in a bright yellow crownA s wishes take flight, imagination aboundsN arrow stems, waltz with the windD raped in yellow, the bees’ golden dance beginsE arly blooms – ambrosia for the beesL ion’s tooth, jagged leaves stand tallI n gardens you root, deep in the groundO pen petals reflect the day’s warmthNContinue reading “A Bright Yellow Crown”