Her Secret Garden

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Dedicated to my favorite gardener.

Reviews

[Stephen]

This is an awesome poem. I had a flashback of my grandfather. He raised since I was a little boy and he was always out in his garden. This gave me a picture that made me happy. Thanks for sharing, I really liked it!

[Dara]

Thank you Stephen. I am so glad it may have put a smile on your face.

[Droc]

And your review Chris, it's a standard set for what review are about. Your comments were taken on, and changes made. What poetic energy you have. Since the changes I have increased my point allocation to 98. A classic poem indeed, and I am not biased.

[Alfred Kukitz]

One can sit in this garden pleased that a poet among us has written these deeds.

[Dara]

I am humbled by your kind words. Thank you so much.

[Ed Fagan]

The photo radiates the essences of the texture and tone of this write.

[Dara]

It was important for me to find just the right image. This poem has a very special, personal meaning for me. Thank you for noticing :-)

[Chris]

'Midst or amidst? You establish a fine rhythm that stumbles in the middle then recovers well. This is a gentle and soft-toned piece.

[Dara]

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. I looked up 'amidst' and it actually a synonym for 'midst.

[Chris]

I agree but 'midst is one syllable while amidst is two.

[Dara]

Do you think 'midst sounds better?

[Chris]

It better matches the rhythm you established when your poem is read aloud.

[Chris]

and welcome to WC

[Dara]

And I agree. Thank you so much for your helpful suggestions.

[A. Amos]

I like the way you shared feelings in this capturing poem, you know the art to play with words...

This was marvelous!

[Dara]

Thank you so much :-) It was one of my earlier attempts at romantic poetry. So glad you appreciated the wording.

[A. Amos]

Honor and pleasure is all mine and you're a gifted talent!

[Gee]

How clever,the gardener and his clematis

[Dara]

Yes, this is no ordinary gardener mind you :-} Many thanks!!

[Gee]

A lady garden,no better place to while away ones time!!

[Droc]

Oh to be that gardener! I agree fully with Rico x. This poem's very unique and quaintly erotic, and obviously very original. Does it deserve 95 points? I think so!

[Dara]

Why thank you. This poem was inspired by my favorite muse who is very skilled at doing all things "down under", sheets and blankets included :-}

[Jerome F Knox III pseud..]

is there such a thing called clean erotica? If not this is the model for it. My emotions were all over the place with this....remarkable piece of writing.

[Dara]

Thank you for a most amazing comment! I love your term "clean erotica".