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.
Heaven
On certain summer days
it is clear
heaven is here with us.
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.
Summer Snow
Water lilies adorn the pond
Summer’s snowflakes
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.
Astilbe
The red spire rises.
Nature’s Olympic flame of summer
will burn bright for the duration.