In The Garden~

In the garden, there are plants.

Sweet, yellow flowers summon ants.

Rich,thick soil surrounds them all,

What once was a seed is now lush and tall.

Carrots, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes;

Parsnips, peppers, broccoli, potatoes.

Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew;

Gooseberries, black caps, and an apple tree or two.

Daisies, mallows, tulips, pansies;

Roses, snapdragons, lupins, elegant day lilies.

Hummingbirds, butterflies;

Bumblebees, dragonflies.

In the garden, true beauty dwells.

Pure Nature's magic, no illusions or spells. 

 

© Hannah Scarlett 2011

Summer~

I step outside in the fresh, cool air,
A gentle breeze stirs my hair.
All around me there is birdsong:
Sweet, harmonious, and not a note wrong.

All about the flowers bloom,
A solemn promise summer is soon.
Tulips, daises, mallows, lupines,
Every tiny blossom opens.

The farmer works hard:
The ground he plows.
Trees grow tall in the yard:
Maple leaves, birch bark, and willow boughs.

Above my head, the sky is blue,
Fluffy white clouds float by, too.
The air is fragrant as flower buds open anew.

The trees stretch high and embrace the sunshine;
It's hard to believe this day is mine!
The creek flows fast, topped with foam.
Summer, summer, welcome home!

© Hannah Scarlett 2010