Summer burst Blaze of sun Temps rising Pool splashing fun Water the lawn Pull those weeds Enjoy the flowers Stifle a sneeze Grab a hat Sunblock too Bar-B-Que party Just me and you Memory treasures All heaven sent Life's little pleasures God's gifts evident
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Rocking in my garden chair
Kitty comes to visit
Day is breezy and fair
Spring has burst it’s prison
Rhaphiolepis lift up pink heads
Orange trees are in bloom
Green sprouts dot new flower beds
Flying bugs dart and zoom
Sunshine fills a cloudless sky
My heart warms from within
God’s faithfulness to you and I
His gifts abound despite our sin
Such beauty all around
Every day a new adventure
Stunning views, colors astound
His love pours out of nature
Join me in His greenery
Among the swaying trees
Breathe in His lavish scenery
Sit humbly at His knees.
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Photo taken by author
And then I saw a hummingbird Darting - Diving - Hovering Interested in a camellia bud Brilliant pink in green covering Just beyond, geraniums stand Red bursts of bloom Seem to hold hands Next to a purple lily plume Spring winds toss the bushes Trees still bare sway Greenish buds on their branches Promise many a warm day How I love my garden Such life and hope is there Sitting amongst God's creation Joy drenches my garden chair Copyright 2021 Cheryl S. Birch Photo taken by author
Flower joy Red and yellow Blue and lilac Lovely and mellow
Peachy begonias Smile in the sun White roses My heart they've won
Lantana oh so purple Oleander shock of pink Petunias syrupy sweet Pansies bob and wink
Busy bees and butterflies Hop from bloom to bloom Vinca's stand up tall Marigolds a colorful plume
Such a show of color Painted by our God On a green background With His glorious rod
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Could the sky be more blue?
It’s so clear today
Could the flowers be a more lovely hue?
They are at their peak today
All the greens seem even more so
Verdant boughs with fruit
Plump lemons swing to and fro
Cherries wear a bright red suit
Palm tree’s hands reach up high
As if to praise our King of kings
Thanking Him with each sway and sigh
While a bird to His glory sings
This garden visit lifts my soul
With the palms and birds I praise
Lord Jesus makes me whole
To Him my hands I raise!
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Photo taken by author
His sunshine winked at me
I smiled back, delighted
Clear skies bathed me in a blue sea
Soft wind danced around excited
Brilliant magenta flowers laugh
Their leaves gently clap with joy
Butterfly took a daisy nap
Kitty chased a dried leaf “toy”
Bees dart, distant bells bong
My eyes find a lady bug gem
Unseen birds sing a happy song
Chimes try to join with them
In my garden I find such peace
Its surprises are never ending
God’s creation is always a feast
His presence and love abounding!
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photo by author
Sun hangs in the sky so low
Even high noon seems a bit less bright
Trees display a rusty green glow
Flowers look like they’ve been in a fight
Nights are cool, mornings brisk
Warm afternoons still linger
Flocks of birds won’t take a risk
Mount up in flight sensing winter
Autumn peeking out more each day
Can’t hide behind summer any longer
Soon she will burst; a colorful display
A God-given golden orange wonder!
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Precious day
Flowers bright
Pink nosegay
Violet delight
Hazy sky
Streaks of cloud
Bird up high
Chime tinkling loud
Breezy warmth
Sun breaks through
Butterfly charm
Bright yellow hue
Peace abounds
God’s presence near
Comforting sounds
Surround my garden chair
Hummingbird twitter
Buzzing bees
Mockingbird natter
Creaking trees
I praise You my God
Lifting hands to pray
Your goodness abounds
What a glorious day!
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