Blurry Eyed

A wheelbarrow full of rain

A redwing blackbird that won't shut up

another chipmunk not long for this world

a garden that's grown' grass faster than goodies

a gardener's figure disappearing in tears of love

Summer's just around that next flowery bush

Reviews

[Phibby Venable]

this is so alive and full of vivid imagery...swings so
beautifully line to line! excellent writing.

[Ken Simm.]

Wonderful man. Just wonderful Deceptively simple as well.

[Distant horizons]

And here was me thinking it was only my childhood that had a wheelbarrow full of rain in the garden. Excellent imagery of a garden/life in need of attention.

[Allen Smuckler]

Great imagery Donald...we can ALL relate to, on one level or another...
Would liked to have seen a squirrel instead of that cute little chipmunk and absolutely love the line "summer's just around that next flowery bush".
Very fresh, homeowner's lament...
if you know what I mean...
Perhaps a more appropriate Title would be "Ode to a Homeowner's Garden"...just kidding, Title is just fine
I can see you waking and walking out on the deck and observing all of these things...
Great write Donald
allen

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

Wow! Absolutely spot on. You took me on a big journey in six succinct lines. I'm bushed!

[Sel Whiteley]

I love how you bring these scenes to life, they're so vivid, so succinct and direct so that this one in particular, of course, but your poems in general remind me of William Carlos Williams (someone had to say it). I adore his work as I adore yours. I can almost hear the redwing's incessant chirping.

[Phibby Venable]

This is very beautiful Donald. The images linger
with me and brings a summer breeze. Wonderful piece.

[*** Hey Jude***]

Your poetry never fails to please. Your use of these wonderful metaphors with nature is pleasing to the senses.
I hope there are many flowery bushes around every corner my friend!
~ :-)

[*** Hey Jude***]

Your poetry never fails to please. Your use of these wonderful metaphors with nature is pleasing to the senses. I hope there are many flowery bushes around every corner my friend! ~ :-)

[Tomás Ó C..]

Nice poem.