Blooms – Page 2 – Poems to Share

The Tree

Spring arrives as teardrop buds nudge winter from the garden Temperatures riseEncouraging budsTo look to the sunWhile emerging petalsMake a colorful debut Summer coaxes the magnolia blossomstheir beauty on full displaywhite flowers pepper green leaves,a striking contrast of lifeThe blossoms’ beauty fades,Lonely leaves remain Their fragrance drifts freely,carried far and wide by the wind QuietContinue reading “The Tree”

The Forgotten Garden

I’m sitting on a bench in the forgotten garden,nestled in the center of a city. Thousands of people rush past,as trees, shrubs, and birds go unseen. No longer noticing the fragrancefrom the blooming flowers. I found my way in,closed my eyes,attempted to erase the overgrowth thatswallowed the garden whole. Bushes twice their size,blocking the gate,actingContinue reading “The Forgotten Garden”

Springs Quiet Reflection

Spring coaxes tiny buds to bloomFlowers, blossoming bright yellowPeeking from fresh green stems Branches, strong and hardyStanding ready for a fanfare of colorNew blooms debut their wardrobe Clustered trumpets bloom in graceYellow hues create a color wheelIn a rich and vibrant play A sweet scent rides upon the windBeckoning bees to frolicIn the golden powderContinue reading “Springs Quiet Reflection”