the tiny jaws of snapdragons
open with a gentle squeeze
releasing their laughter
Bird Bath
the side yard
a sanctuary
for feathered friends
Rosebud, Rosebud
brief be
the precious buds
prior to unfolding
Still Waters
wind ripples
the lake’s still waters
and depth of life
Red on Rock
hot red begonia
rests against the cool granite
summer lovers
Painted
water colored
in greens and cream
hosta leaf
Sail Away
a shimmer of sunlight
the kiss of the breeze
and cares sail away
Cottage Garden
the house resides
in the garden’s
flowering embrace
Splendor
beauty
is divine
love
Reverence
raised in exalation
green arms
praise the sun
Caught
under the stairs
a spot of sunlight
caught in the spider’s web
Come Closer
magenta edged
the curled petal
beckons
Companion
Midnight’s lamp
guides the sleepless
through the dark
Afire
the flame
of red geranium
against the chimney wall
Moss Forest
a tree
grows its own
tiny forest
of moss
Humility
in relation to
not competition with
oh to be one among many
Sun Kissed
like the sun in July
yellow spreads across the field
Wild Bloom
a shout of color
fades to an echo
brevity of beauty
Abode
an open heart
the space to grow in
Stages
the progression of blooms
a triptych of peach perfection
Mirror
the pond reflects
life’s web of connections
the artistry of now
Lupin
flower of the roman empire
conquers fields
with abundant seed
Highlight
petals catch
a ray of sun
enlightened blossom
Climbing Tree
welcoming arms
reach down
inviting us up
Veteran’s Flag
long departed
still our freedom stands
on their sacrifice
Fuchsia Daisy
stealing the garden scene
from her same named sister
beaming centers of sunshine
Heart
depth of delicacy
intricacy of design
heart of the blossom
Petticoat
iris is where
the fairies shop
for ruffled petticoats
Duet
an alto and soprano
in lavender and purple
sing of summer
Respite
noon time shade
and the company of flowers
completes my peace