Dianthus Barbatus

Little white eyes
tilt up toward
the summer sky
as sweet flowers
cluster and push
to nudge
each other aside
for a moment
in the spotlight
until fingers pluck
and flowers float
in an iced tea glass
for love and hope

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Not a Weed

The healing touch
of vibrant blooms
that bob and sway
under a radiant sun
their petals
dancing happiness
fluttering
in the breeze
with a promise of
sweet relief
to those
familiar
with natures gifts

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Night Kisses

Vibrant dusk
as sun sinks low
and temperatures
begin to drop
Relief
rains down
over the senses
as another day
of sweltering heat
gives way
to the gentle touch
of cool night air
on eagery
waiting flesh

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Garden Musings

Sad brown eyes
cast toward the sky
as tendrils
of a mane
made of fire
sway in their stretch
to the ground
What do you see
in the bright blue sky
that makes
sadness well
in those
dark brown eyes

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The Mattress

Layers on layers
of feathery softness
create a bed
of green
perfect
for laying out
to stretch and curl
to nap and dream
to daydream
as we pick shapes
out of leaf patterns
and the clouds beyond

Lie with me, my love

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Your Smile

Fiery and bright
ruby veins
spread
leaves wide
to greet
the sun’s warmth
Just as I
eagerly greet
each smile
you cast my way
my day turned vibrant
like sunlight
through leaves

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