Gardens

Enjoy a new year of beauty

Our gardens are so beautiful this week. I’ve enjoyed the many pictures friends have sent.

And a poem I wrote some years ago

Love of Gardens

Shaded by the wall tight fisted ferns

unfurl and frame a labyrinth of ways.

The hunted rabbit stops then quickly turns 

for safety to this dark and sheltered maze.

Day lilies strut bright colors in the sun.

The hostas spread their variegated leaves.

The last performer is but barely done

Before the next proud diva bows, receives

An accolade of joy from we who praise

the hold of roots, the joyous burst of seed

flung high into the heat of summer days.

You doubters of the love we give, pay heed.

The mysteries of Spring are from the earth

Deep wisdom lies in honoring each birth.