tiny toad
on a wild lily leaf
soaking up the sun
Red on Rock
hot red begonia
rests against the cool granite
summer lovers
Sail Away
a shimmer of sunlight
the kiss of the breeze
and cares sail away
Sun Kissed
like the sun in July
yellow spreads across the field
Duet
an alto and soprano
in lavender and purple
sing of summer
High Spirits
catching the sun
an exhilaration of color
profusion of petals
Oceanic Ornamental
their splash of red
and foam of flowers
washes across June
Lessons
wildflowers instruct us
bloom where you are
Riches
summer riches
the depth of color
a bounty of purple and yellow
Wishes
the season of wishes
summer is when
hopes take flight
Summer
lazy clouds in a wide blue sky
the meadow is ripe
for resting in
Old Friends
the frail sun, the frosty lawn
the old tree and tire swing
wait for summer
Memories
while winter batters
the white old house
her curtains remember
summer’s breeze
Pieces of Summer
A quarter of a flower,
a sliver of the sun,
a portion of August.
Golden Delicious
Grandmother apple tree
comforts the afternoon
with shade.
The Cosmos
petals collect
summer’s sunshine
gathering memories
Painted
Sunshine and time
watercolor the meadow.
Shade
Take haven
on the hot days
under a green canopy.
Summer’s Saturday
nature’s
backyard
perfection
Fire Engine
Geranium sounds
the summer alarm
with her red siren.
Scent
Lilacs rest
on the picket fence
perfuming the end of May.
Beguiled
In the moonlight
the shadow of summer’s ghost
passes by the pumpkin.
Passageway
Summer holds on
in sunshine and blossom
but Fall is pulling at her edges.
Three Teepees
The beans have finished their teepee climb
now even the hammock sleeps
summer retreats
Plenty
Rudbeckia
leaves no room
for wanting.
Out by the Barn
The flowers are arranged, the table is dressed
this party is thrown for summer
and all the blessings it has bestowed.
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Susans’ Crown
This garden celebrates
black eyed susan as the queen of summer flowers
by giving her a crown.
Morning Tree
First light pierces through
the nocturnal shade
and reveals one more summer’s day.
Morning Glory
The blue trumpet of summer
announces another August day.
Greens
In the door yard garden
pick yourself a salad
taste summer.