Splendid May roses
heavy heads bowed gracefully
bee's nirvana
Shiny
red spheres
twinkled between branches
luscious burst of flavor
TOMATOES
Silvery crescent
new again yet never growing old
bluelicious night
Pearlescent
shining moons
unfurl their gowns
heavenly scented balmy nights
Philadelphus
***
Looking into the mirror
gazing at my image
seeing a familiar stranger
Crinkled
rosé crepe
delicate yet strong
underestimated like most women
ROCKROSE
Beneath a haloed moon
night garden breathes
exhaling rain bruised honeysuckle
and snow philadelphus
greedily inhaling I savor the night
Caramel Flan rose
morphing from maiden
to mother to fading crone
such beauty at all of her stages
nature's lesson...embrace yourself!
Slipping in then out of sight
on this storm tossed night
Luna's celestial dance of veils
Seeking refuge from the storm
glittering jewels arrive
battle at the feeder ensues
high squeaks daring dives
delighted to offer them shelter
Heart of a rose
yearning to dive deep
tasting sweetness
Sapphire goblets
sway in the breeze
hark..did you hear it
was that a fairy's sneeze??
Dainty Custard cups
dot the fading green
Mariposa lilies
more then we've ever seen
winter rains still offering gifts
Frothy skies
whipped into a frenzy
storm heralds
Delicate droplets
translucent spheres
tears of joy
savoring late May rains
celebration in living color
Shiny
red spheres
twinkled between branches
luscious burst of flavor
TOMATOES
Silvery crescent
new again yet never growing old
bluelicious night
Slender agile body
dances in blossoms heart
wild bee delight
Pearlescent
shining moons
unfurl their gowns
heavenly scented balmy nights
Philadelphus
***
Looking into the mirror
gazing at my image
seeing a familiar stranger
Crinkled
rosé crepe
delicate yet strong
underestimated like most women
ROCKROSE
Beneath a haloed moon
night garden breathes
exhaling rain bruised honeysuckle
and snow philadelphus
greedily inhaling I savor the night
Caramel Flan rose
morphing from maiden
to mother to fading crone
such beauty at all of her stages
nature's lesson...embrace yourself!
Slipping in then out of sight
on this storm tossed night
Luna's celestial dance of veils
Seeking refuge from the storm
glittering jewels arrive
battle at the feeder ensues
high squeaks daring dives
delighted to offer them shelter
Heart of a rose
yearning to dive deep
tasting sweetness
Sapphire goblets
sway in the breeze
hark..did you hear it
was that a fairy's sneeze??
Dainty Custard cups
dot the fading green
Mariposa lilies
more then we've ever seen
winter rains still offering gifts
Frothy skies
whipped into a frenzy
storm heralds
Delicate droplets
translucent spheres
tears of joy
savoring late May rains
celebration in living color
Out of the corner of my eye
sudden movement
bright eyed spy peers at me
deep in the heart
of the big striped rose
my pruning evidently
disturbed his splendid solitude
Brushing against
my cat-headed Salvia
her scent brings
with it instant memories
of a morning spend
sitting leisurely
basking in the morning sun
sipping Cafe Mocha
eating delectable pastries
celebrating Richard's birthday
just a few years ago
funny how a scent alone
can cause one to reminisce
bringing one right back to that moment
***
Scent of Patchouli
instant time travel
back to the early 70's
endless days spend
on Ibizan beaches
shimmering Med at my feet
listening to "Lady of the Island"
Unexpected gift
made my heart sing
dear Bear immortalized
who knew that some companies
have such big generous hearts
