Heaven-Scent!

A perfumed garden now is mine

Wisteria petals hide the grime

My pansies glisten in a row

A host of insects come and go.

 

Seedlings poke their wee heads out

Chives and thyme begin to sprout;

It’s so exciting … now in May

I’m treated to a rich display!

 

Friends* bring plants to grace my deck:

Begonia blooms on slender neck;

While two geraniums deep red

Stand on guard by door instead.

 

Gold-buttoned dandelions grow;

Why they’re weeds, I’ll never know!

Speedwells tinged in shades of blue

Dance the light fandango too!

 

Nature’s book has many pages;

Throughout the year in easy stages

Each season paints a palette new

This, social media cannot do!

(c) Poet in the woods 2025

* Fiona, Rena and Val

Germander speedwell