Heaven Unearthed

The world laughs in flowers. - Thoreau

filling my face and mug with bold morning java

spoons of buttercups thick in the meadow like molten lava

pinches of lavender 'hind each ear

zinnias smiling their good cheer

marigolds preaching unclaimed wealth

intrepid but stealth

daisies along with baby's breath holding their own

vigor, splendor and hues sewn

spotlight of creation glittering

curtain call of eternity birthed

faith dispersed

heaven unearthed

Author's Note

"I can alter my life by altering my attitude. He who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers. If the day and night are such that you greet them with joy, and life emits a fragrance like flowers and sweet-scented herbs, is more elastic, more starry, more immortal - that is your success." - Thoreau