the tree-spa stump
now host to
bath and beverage
Still Serving The Birds
The Garden Before Bed
still in service
the watering can
and birdbath-dog-bowl
What Can Be Done
a garden bed weeded
one small corner of the world
made right
Always Thinking Of Others
the tree’s
last gift is to home
the lichen and fungi
Elegant Service
a pink cup
holding cream fringe
an offering of splendor
The Bronze Leaf
a meritorious achievement
of rescuing winter
from the encompassing grey and white
New Purpose
the crabapple gone
but still she serves
welcoming us home
Beauty’s Second Duty
perfectly pretty
the petaled
mulch
Love’s Labor
tools
of tending and caring
await their service
Selfless Service
cut
and come again
generosity of zinnia
Service
home sweet home
the many duties
of the maple tree
Duty
in service
to the season
cliffside color clings
Volunteers
the sweet cheery faces
of happiness helpers
candy striped phlox
Respect
a freshly mown field
honors the old barn
Veteran’s Flag
long departed
still our freedom stands
on their sacrifice
Flower Farm
Shoulder high your flowers grow
row after row
awaiting their service of solace or celebration.