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”
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Moon Cycle
The moon is clear in today’s morning skyA daytime hello, a nighttime goodbyeA beautiful sky and a warming sunWe have many hours to get our work done. With the sun shining down, heating the dayA restful respite is a welcomed delayAnd then the trees start to dance in the windA hollow sound bellows, a band’sContinue reading “Moon Cycle”
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”
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”
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”
since the sun goes too
The sun beating down on everything in its pathThe air, so humid, feels like a hot bath.So I sit beneath a huge canopied tree,Hoping for relief, oh please, let me be. The sun goes down, but the heat’s still high,The moonlit night feels heavy and sighs.The morning burns bright, with more heat to bear,We’re livingContinue reading “since the sun goes too”
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”
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”
Finding Myself in the Silence
I long for the type of quietwhere you hear the rhythmof your heartbeatin your ears The sun and moonsilently trade placeswhile the starstransform the skyinto a dazzling display The moon doesn’tshout, it slowly appearsstars in their silenceannounce they’re here A cool breezeso steady and slowdances through the treescreating a pantomime of leaves A distant clapContinue reading “Finding Myself in the Silence”
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