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
Orchard
in the shelter of others
buds blossom and fruit
High Spirits
catching the sun
an exhilaration of color
profusion of petals
Big Giver
abundance is
the daisy’s creed
Properties
behind the tissue paper petals
resides the magic of relief and sleep
Oceanic Ornamental
their splash of red
and foam of flowers
washes across June
Rubies
tied underground
with a single root
welcome release
Exaltation
a mass of blooms
a choir of color
a devotion of flowers
Lessons
wildflowers instruct us
bloom where you are
Strut
the rooster walks with intent
wearing indifference
as his charm
Riches
summer riches
the depth of color
a bounty of purple and yellow
Gathered
the spirit of the meadow
resides in the abundance
brought indoors
Pink
azalea cascades pink
into the sunlight
onto the landscape
Kholrabi
tamed from a wild cabbage
wedded with a turnip
farm stand favorite
New
too new to the world
to know fear
the fawn questions
with eyes of innocence
Wishes
the season of wishes
summer is when
hopes take flight
Spiral
unfurling its scarlet edge
it is the leaf that blooms
Perspective
flowering planet
blooming purple orb
the ant’s north star
Bleeding Heart
open and exposed
to every joy and sorrow
exquisite vulnerability
Dandelion Rain
if the sun came like rain
dandelions would be its drops
Summer
lazy clouds in a wide blue sky
the meadow is ripe
for resting in
Scent Satchel
intoxicating lilac
carrying all previous springs
in her heady perfume
Ikebana Tree
Mountain Dreams
clouds
are what
mountains dream
Overheard
the flowers whispered
life needn’t be solved
it just – must – be lived