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
Azaleas full bloom
Geraniums wind-dance
Bees soar and zoom
Small trees seem to prance
Spring winds so gusty
Send kites to flight
Squeaking gate, old, rusty
Bangs the fence in a fight
Sun warms my face
Waltzing pines put on a show
Two jays in a race
Cross sky-blue chasing a crow
Flowers everywhere
A colorful rainbow
Trees green beyond compare
I’m happy; heart aglow
Everything’s brand new
What looked dead, now alive
Butterfly visits on cue
A day to celebrate, not just survive
God loves us in every way
He gives us lovely gifts
Like a perfect Spring day
As our weary hearts He lifts
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Green all around
Sun warms my toes
Distant airplane sound
Pepper plants in a row
Tiny moth flies by
Lits upon oregano
Bird takes to the sky
Bee can’t decide where to go
Palms waving in the breeze
Dragon flies gracefully dance
Neighbor lets go a sneeze
Line of marching ants
Thump! a ripe plum falls
Butterfly finds a yellow flower
Far away a mother calls
Behind a stately cypress tower
Lemon tree loaded with fruit
Bows to the ground
Lots of red tomato loot
No cucumbers to be found
Pool glistens in the light
Sparrow song bursts forth
Two flies pick a fight
Noisy crows head out north
Another lovely garden day
Filled with gifts from above
He pours out a joyful ray
As I talk with my God of love
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