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”

Edging Out The Noise

A large spiral staircase in pure whiteIlluminated with a tint of blue As an overwhelming sensation takes holdOf walking into a giant shell Engulfed in feelings of serenityWhen I realize I’m holding my breath Peace washes over everything in our pathThe sweet scent of happiness bathes the room I proceed up the staircaseAs life shoutsContinue reading “Edging Out The Noise”

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.

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”

Flight Of The Seedling

Riding the wind,a helicopter seedtakes flight –soaring high, dipping low,a ballet in the sky.A solo act performed asnature’s play deserves an encore. Finding a home,fertile soil’s stagea red maple demi-plié –resilient, ready,strength in every bend. The seedling grows,reaching for the light –determined, primed,persistence guiding its path. A wooden deck,an obstacle to conquer –no match forflexibleContinue reading “Flight Of The Seedling”

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”

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”