A tiny bouquet of piercing red
surrounded by heart shaped leaves
offered to you by August.
Center of the Cosmos
All the mysteries of the universe
are contained
in a wild flower.
Morning Glory
The blue trumpet of summer
announces another August day.
Sunflower
The lighthouse of flowers
shinning the way to happy days
for lost or weary souls.
Communion
A blossom speaks my prayer for me.
May I share my best
and leave a legacy of loveliness.
Freckles
Splendid is the smattering
of red upon pink petals
freckle faced lily
enchanting girl of the garden
Latticework
The master gardener
grows a burgundy trellis
and decorates with dots of dew.
Buttercup
Shinning yellow
beacon of summer
buttercup is a kiss from the sun
Lady Slippers
These are the magic shoes that fairies wear
to the Pine Needle Ball each summer solstice.
The Artist
Indian Paintbrush colors the meadow
with embers of sunset.
Commonplace Alchemy
A single stem
an ordinary weed
the exquisite process of living.
Moth Magic
Fuzzy lemon drop
wings kissed by lavender
one pink leg steps forward
Auspiciousness
Marigold is the sun’s bride,
the guardian of goodness
at the garden’s gate.
Rose without Thorns
Beloved maiden of the garden
peony heals sorrow with her beauty.
God’s Eye
In every blossom
the divine is looking back at you.
Fleur-de-lis
Noble in color, royal in birthright
Iris is the garden’s rainbow goddess.
Honeysuckle
Heavenly scented, heady hedgerow
offering frilly goblets to hummingbirds.
Lilac
Prodigy of spring
sweetly scents
the warming days
Opportunity
Delve deep
into the pink
fleeting perfection.
Dew
Dew drops balance
on the tips of grass blades
until it is time to wed the earth.
Wishes
Scatter your wishes
farther than your feet will ever travel.
Dream dreams bigger than the universe.
Ancient Ones
Fern is the dinosaur
who still roams the earth
waving its dragon tail.
Divine Design
A single leaf
contains all the mysteries
of the world.
Living
In April the earth vibrates
with a growing, glowing green
that celebrates each second of aliveness.
Green Being
The soul of the violet is green
and houses all gradation of color
for it is more interested in particulars than generalities.
Magnolia in Winter
Your stylish furry jacket protects
your tender fragrant blossoms
from the elements of winter.
Beauty of Decay
Delicate lines, individual patterns, unique characteristics
these are the traits of spalting,
the mysterious work and beauty of decay.
Cartography
Like lines on a face
bark is the map of a tree’s experience
a testament to the demands of living.
Endurance
Dangling over the hard, frozen river
seedpods dance in the bitter winds of winter;
awaiting their new life flight on the gentle breeze of spring
and planting in soft, fertile ground.
Wreath
Eucalyptus and juniper berries
grace the door for the whole of winter
providing protection and beauty to the house inhabitants.