cars tear byspewing exhaust. toxic fumesinsult the senses. asphalt pathscut throughgreen grass. While — pine treesreach forthe sky. wildflowers wavenature’s resiliencesilently standingreminding us, Life finds a way.
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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”
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”
Soaring Disc
Rays of sunshineBeat on the treeSunlight weaves its wayForming patterns on the grass The largest sunlit patchA tanning bed for the dogHis owner rests on the benchWatching people enter the park A yellow disc on his lapWaiting for the perfect timeTo engage the dog in funHis eye catches her approach Stepping from the benchA whistleContinue reading “Soaring Disc”
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”
So Many Orchids, So Little Time
O bsessive lovers of orchids uniteR adiant blooms steal the showC ascading flowers on slender stemsH anging with grace, in tropical treesI dyllic orchids charm with exotic beautyD onkey orchids bellow with drooping earsS o many orchids, so little time
The Willow
Standing alone atop a hill,sunrays weave their waylike a pinball gamethrough drooping branches This solitary tree enchantsin its graceful dancethin branches flow with the breeze An unkept wooden fencestruggles to perform its only roledecades of neglectturned panels to obstacles Creaking and moaning panelsyield to the wind’snear constant demands The melody of the treein harmony withContinue reading “The Willow”
Listen Closely
Listen closely to the raindrops fallingBouncing lightly as they hit the groundSplish, splash Landing in puddles that form all aroundSplish, splash Adorning the leaves with barely a soundSplish, splash Listen closely to our deep breathing Rose petals unfurl, bursting with bloomsSsssss, sssuuuusss Raindrops on leaves share their perfumeSsssss, sssuuuusss The sweetest scents sing their ownContinue reading “Listen Closely”
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”
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