Her Secret Garden

Her Secret Garden

A Poem by Dara



Her garden is nestled

at the foot of a hill

'midst rivers and valleys

looking lush and tranquil.

Filled with roses, tulips,

and flowers so rare,

it lies there exposed

to the sun and the air.

Breathing life

into petals soft and round,

the roots drink hungrily

from under the ground.

With patience and love

the garden awaits

the handsome young gardener

as he enters her gate.

His hands, rough though gentle

and tanned by the sun,

attend to her flowers

caressing each one.

Like a long lost lover

 returning home from the sea,

he handles the blossoms

 so tenderly.

 

 

 

 

 

 image courtesy of

mwallpaper.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



© 2016 Dara


Author's Note

Dara
Dedicated to my favorite gardener.

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Beautiful- all flowers and plants need to be handled with love and care they are alive and have feelings in each expression of life and beauty they have to offer- in love the petals and flowers of the loved one need to be handeled with tenderness and care letting the love caress the deepest most tender parts- giving into all wmotions🦋wonderfully written🌹

Posted 6 Years Ago


Dara

6 Years Ago

Oh my, thank you for your warm, generous review. I am glad you enjoyed my poem.
‘Thoughts In Time’🌹

6 Years Ago

My pleasure and yes it was a wonderful read🌹
Goodness, Dara!
Where have you been?
From captivating title, perfect eye-candy illustration, spot-on rhymes, font choice and color, all through a flow smooth as warm wet silk in a soft springtime breeze … you had me.
This discreetly metaphoric composition of sheer sensually romantic bliss speaks in a voice any warmth-wishing ear, must surely open to willingly hear.
I've never been so gently, yet, artfully and helplessly pulled into the imagery of such a scintillating moment as I have while reading down through each entreating inference of your intricately laid, charming spell … before I knew it, you had my breath captivated in the beauty and bouquet of your winsome womanly garden.

Now, where did I leave those gloves … wink*
I love this, Dara, truly a gentleman's dream of a poem … big, warm thank you hug! ⁓ Richard

Posted 6 Years Ago


Dara

6 Years Ago

Your words have me almost blushing. I am so happy that my attempt at sensual prose had such an effec.. read more
Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

I think I feel what "came over you", Dara. ; )
How sweet for us it did*
No gloves? Oh-.. read more
oh my word Dara!! so erotic ...love the metaphors ..what a blissful serene and quiet eruption ...one of my favorite parts are the flowers so rare .. sparks of imagination and passion are floatine off each line ..this is one of my favorite romantic poems i have read ..you are such a classy poetess ..love love love this! i rarely give points (not into it) but have to do something more so gave you all i have ;)
E.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Dara

6 Years Ago

Oh my!! Your words have really sent me over the edge. How wonderful that you enjoyed my romantic poe.. read more
Einstein Noodle

6 Years Ago

your so welcome Dara...we miss those who have departed don't we :( ... seems it turns to sweet sorro.. read more
This was beautiful indeed. Your descriptions were so crisp it was almost like I was there feeling the warmth of the sun and the smells of the flowers. This was truly a great poem. Thank you for putting it out there for us to read

Posted 7 Years Ago


Dara

7 Years Ago

Thank you for your wonderful review. It is so nice to have you visit my page. I am glad you enjoyed .. read more
Fabulous piece, great flowing piece with great imagery and soft
beautiful message, I really enjoyed everything about this piece!
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Dara

9 Years Ago

I so appreciate your kind warm comment and support. Thank you for taking the time to read my poem!
Ahh, what a sweet vision of tranquil beauty. Your words flow like warm honey.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Dara

9 Years Ago

Oh my! That is music to my ears. Thank you so much for your generous review.
Wow! Wonderful poem. I could imagine walking through the garden and I could feel the description. I especially loved your metaphor at the end about the gardner's rough hands tending to her flowers. I could imagine those rough hands on her soft skin as if his lover were a delicate flower. Great job!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Dara

9 Years Ago

Thank you so much! It was definitely inspired by a very romantic gardener I know :-)
Such a rich, flowerful poem. It had traces of velveteen petals strewn all through the rhythm.
(Though I personally feel the picture you headlined with doesn't quite fit the eloquence of your verse).

Posted 9 Years Ago


Dara

9 Years Ago

Many thanks Charlie. I appreciate your opinion very much. Perhaps will keep looking for right headli.. read more
charlie

9 Years Ago

Obviously the choice is yours, but for what it's worth: your words alone give the best picture. My f.. read more
Dara

9 Years Ago

Thank you :-)
So well put together from the lush words to the picture. Excellent.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Dara

9 Years Ago

Thank you so much! I am honored that you took the time to read and comment.
I came back... it is so much smoother - throughout...well done.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Dara

9 Years Ago

Thank you for having another look :-)
Chris

9 Years Ago

Was my pleasure... I never say well done - lightly or without thought.

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I am a retired teacher who has just recently discovered the joy of writing poetry. Formerly known as Passion Flower, I decided to publish using my own name. My poetry is simple and from the heart whi.. more..

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