The master gardener
grows a burgundy trellis
and decorates with dots of dew.
Silo
In between the green mountains
the silo holds grain
and most importantly hope.
Nasturtium
Trojan warrior of the flower pot
with shield leaves and blossom helmet.
Slayer of slugs, pepper is your arsenal.
The Queen
Wild sainted
herb of Eve
bestows freedom of choice.
Sunshine Girls
Heads held high
they search the meadow for true love.
William Sweet William where can you be?
Affiance
Betrothed to each other and the earth
fairies place their wedding rings
on flower pillows side by side
during the nuptials.
Milkweed
Mother to monarchs
nurturer and protector
shepherd of beauty.
Recycling
The bog reclaims the brambles
to feed the fern and bulbs.
Adornment
Bejeweled with fungi
the old tree wears
her forest finery.
Open Door
The pond frogs serenade the cows
with an early evening lullaby
when the barn doors are open.
Horizons
Standing in the quiet of the field
in the gentle morning light
the mountain range rests in soft clouds
all is as it should be.
Lilly
Raspberry colored beauties
undeterred by the weather
wear raindrops like diamonds.
Spiral
A spiral staircase from the forest floor
like an Escher leading everywhere and nowhere
all at once.
July Morn
Threatening skies
don’t intimidate
wild grass
Red Flowers on Rock
On the Fourth of July
the garden celebrates in colors
with fireworks of blooms.
Expectation
On the road to Oz
the Emerald City is within view
but somehow just out of reach.
Hen House
These ladies
live in luxury.
Sanctuary
A civilized walk
in a wild place.
Summer Snow
Water lilies adorn the pond
Summer’s snowflakes
Scarecrow
The cheerful scarecrow
encourages reluctant corn.
Destination
Deep in the dark woods
suddenly the sunny meadow
appears before you.
Pinwheel
When the right breeze blows
seeds will travel to their new homes.
A grand design determines time and place.
Forest Fireworks
Each new limb begins as a sparkler in green.
The pine celebrates its own independence day.
White Flame
Amidst all the green
a single white flame flickers
lighting the path.
Direction
Walk the soft path
in the cool water.
It is purpose enough.
Buttercup
Shinning yellow
beacon of summer
buttercup is a kiss from the sun
Meadow
The colors of summer
call out from the meadow
come play with us today.
Herringbone
A harmony of light and dark,
the forest floor wears herringbone.
After the Dance
Only during the solstice
is the veil between the worlds thin enough to see
where fairies hang their dancing shoes.
Lady Slippers
These are the magic shoes that fairies wear
to the Pine Needle Ball each summer solstice.