Butterflies and bees

Among the anise hyssop long-blooming blue flower spikes

Close to my heart on a garden path 

I revel in the sunlight on coneflowers bright... 

Butterflies and bees pollinate the blossoms 

where songbirds sing among the tall verbena... 

Hollyhocks greet me with passionate smiles 

Cardinal flowers and Cosmos beckon... 

as bees yearn for loves nectar 

A sanctuary lives where love remains... 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I very much enjoy your gracefully-stated descriptions of many different flowering encounters in the garden! Good use of alliteration in line 3 especially. Since I'm a color-aholic, I kinda miss seeing any color in your excellent descriptions. But I definitely love the vivid imagery you weave.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... I love colors also like a lemon meringue sunrise, but is lemon a color... Flowers and birds have so many colors, so it must really be a gift of creation and the blending of colors for artists is quite an accomplishment. Thank you for the awakening that poetry needs that brush of enlightment and enchantment of colors. So thoughtful of you to leave your paw prints on my little poems. truly, Pat

[barleygirl]

I definitely prefer the creativity of "lemon meringue sunrise" rather than using the primary colors! (((HUGS)))

[Patricia Wedel]

You made me laugh... I included that in a poem... If I can find the poem, I will repost it soon. Hugs...

[Tomás Ó C..]

Lovely garden scene!!! As if we walked there too!!!

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Once again you have delivered a Naturalist's delight with your softly flowing descriptions of the garden in all it's glorious bloom.

So many different flowers mentioned here....and many an amateur greenthumb like myself has never heard of! I shall consult my friend Google for closer inspection!

Another fine write, Pat. The Butterflies and Bees are living in a paradise on earth.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Doodley... As the Crepe Myrtle trees in Virginia are losing their blossoms for the season, we rejoice in poetry that keeps our dreams in a scrapbook of colors and rhymes. I appreciate your visit and wish you a fall season of colors and love. truly, Pat

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Thank you very much. But make that Spring for me! Haha.

[Patricia Wedel]

Ok mate... you must live in Australia... it takes me awhile to remember.... Pat

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Growing hardy Echinacea and Rudbeckia is a great way to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. Love the imagery here … creates a poetic cascade of nature’s vibrant beauty. Bless ………

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Phill... I appreciate your review and
advice on attracting butterflies and bees. If only I could destroy the poison ivy without destroying the flowers. truly, Pat

[andrew mitchell]

yes a garden of neglect is a reflection of oneself as is one of beauty. a lovely write pat.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Andrew... a cherry tree abides among the flowers providing nourishment for birds and people too, along with blueberry bushes; but then that is another poem.
I appreciate your tender loving care and review. truly, Pat

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

The fantastic inspirational flora and fauna that is available to all of us, you have captivated and expressed beautifully, well done, good read.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Thomas, thanks for joining us on our walk in the garden where nature offers a pardon from the ills of the world. May the summer offer you a reprieve from care as nature blooms and colors our world. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

delightful haven ...full bouquet ... scents and colors galore ... lovely walk in the garden
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E. thanks for stopping by... a garden needs flowers for the soul where beauty blooms in spite of gloom. A spot of tea and a biscuit and you're good as new. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ........................ aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A captivating little poem that delightfully expresses the beauty of nature.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dale... flowers love a passerby who smiles and whistles a friendly tune. My flowers are happy you came to visit. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

My dear Pat, you bring romance and nature together in a beautiful tapestry. You are a true nature lover! May sunlight always follow you and brighten your path. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... your mystical appreciation is
a gift that pollinates my soul with nature's best. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

An enchanting poem of very smooth imagery of a poet and an observant. You bring alive to all the senses and spread joy around to all the ages...:)...............

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... your review is like waves upon
a shore of gentle persuasion when souls delight
in sandy harbors of peace and quiet. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa...you are welcome. ...::::))))