The garden displays
its colorful fireworks
beneath the sun.
Art Nouveau
Inspired iris
with her whiplash curves
and intensity of color
mother of an art movement.
Luna Moth
goddess of the moon
glorious is your fleeting reign
Grey Day’s Rainbow
At life’s table
joy and sorrow
sit side by side.
Corsage
Invited by the sun to the spring fling
the earth wears a blushing peony.
Singular
An individual stalk of subtle complexity
contains the sum of the field’s beauty.
Lost
in a field of color
I find myself
Consolation
When flowers weep
fairies call out the sun
to dry their tears.
Tattered Wing
Beauty is as beauty does
a swallowtail adores the rose.
Up Wind
A brisk breeze
aides the skunk’s
enjoyment of flowers
Tenderness
open hearted
yellow rose
steadfast friend
Garden Alchemist
The mystical powers
of Solomon’s Seal
turns the medicine wheel.
Plant Planet
the earth’s stars
shine during the day
twinkling rain drop glitter
Water Iris
petals cascade
a liquid lavender blue
the bloom – a fountain
Home
Gentle green mountains
and voluptuous clouds
replenish my spirit.
Diva
Demanding Dahlia
diva of the garden bed
as bud or bloom turning heads
Serenity
Ceramic koi
swim the air
circling the garden stones
Delight
Fresh shiny faces
cheerfulness personified.
Expansion
petals open
to sun and sky
peony sighs
Potential
the bud holds tight
to blossom
is still a dream
Sanctuary
While the garden is watered
I shelter with the maple.
Balm
A blue so beautiful
she disperses all sorrow.
Monet’s Pond
Trees and water,
shadows and light,
shimmer and ripple,
paint today’s ephemeral masterpiece
Bright Eyes
small blossoms gaze
upon a late spring day
confirming all is well
Unfettered
dark clouds drifting
carry my cares away
Familiar Stranger
A goose glides around the pond
keeping company with its reflection.
Fuzz
A fern frond
unfurls wearing
newborn fuzz.
Triplets
Tamed by beauty
three wild aster
bloom as one.
Fire Engine
Geranium sounds
the summer alarm
with her red siren.
Cluster
Tiny buds
huddle together soaking up sun
gathering the power to flower.