garden hostess
greeting all
with coral kisses
Even With
her back turned
she cannot withhold
her beauty
Snow in Summer
as similar
and individual
as snowflakes
Slow Rising
the earth awoke
with tiny blooms
as tulips trumpet spring
Quietude
eternal motion
of the river
invites tranquility
How the Garden Grows
merry little breezes dance
as sunshine plays the tune
while flowers raise their sleepy heads
from their garden beds
Woozy Beauty
a blooming tree
the blush of pink
intoxicating beauty
Ground Control
tulip tip
rocket ship
powered by color
Cheered On
the faltering spirit
finds footing and support
in the solace of the garden
Weather
petal storm
May blizzards
in flowers
Eden
in this paradise
of new colors
apples are still flowers
Herbal Medicine
depth of blue
that can cool
an angry heart
Invited
bulb garden
in the door yard
the outside’s invitation in
Buddha and the Dutchmen
community gathers
in the shadow
of faith
The Garden’s Sleeve
early spring
the garden wears
her heart on her sleeve
Logarithmic Bloom
Fibonacci’s code
unfurling the golden mean
of beauty’s geometry
Primary Colors
yellow bird
amid red buds
awaits blue sky
Life Asks Of Us
tattered feather
more precious now
for all it has given
First Out
up popped
snow drops
petaled exultation
Congregation
like dandelion wishes
snow flies and floats
congregating in expectation
Birdbath
April tricks
no bathing here
foolery for feathered ones
Picket Fences
ignoring the gate
time and weather
pass on through
Green Laurels
undaunted
spring’s victory crown
rises
Neighbor
good morning, good morning
another new day made
for us to share
Haven
shelter in the rhododendron
waiting out winter
alongside flower buds
Synapse
signals sent
of bloom and rest and bloom
dormancy too must be received
The Garden’s Valentine
each spot of red
a beloved’s kiss
such adoration bestowed
Irregardless
in the sunless day
lift your head
anyway
Thorns
could we meet
in the space
between the thorns
Eloquence
the fact
and fluency of grace
no line is ever straight