Garden without a gardener

Waterfalls of painted caladiums, ferns, heliconia in streams forming pools

Alocasia umbrellas, under drops of yellow orchids, golden pearls, floral jewels

Palms dripping lichen rivulets, flowering flame bromeiliads, nature's wall hangings on trees

Kapoc's hairbrush of thorns, rain taffy pink blossoms a breaking wave's mist of petal seas

Guarded by feathered choirs of winged rainbow angels painted

echoing celestial music, harmony of nature untainted

 Finches green, red, yellow, turquoise, humming birds, gralha of sky blue

Under trunk pillars with gloss of moss, paradise's untended garden grew

Author's Note

Gralha are sky blue birds about the size of large pigeons

Reviews

[Marie]

A truly amazing write from your golden poetic pen in this very beautiful poem, dear Soren. What a magical picture you fleck for your reader in so many charming and descriptive words. I think that our beloved Mother Nature is the very best gardener of all, dear poet! I love this poem and I will later look up some of the beautiful flowers named as I am not familiar with them. Thank you so very much for sharing, Soren...

[Soren]

Thank you my friend as I walk through the forested hills I realized that nature is a far greater gardener than any man and certainly me but then she has much more experience at it. Thank you so much for the read and valued comment it is most appreciated.

[Marie]

Most welcome always, dear Soren and I agree 110% with your view of Mother Nature. It is so true that she has more experience at it than any of us, bless her. Wishing you a very lovely evening, Soren and I wish you a very blessed and happy new week ahead too - enjoy!

[LVW]

it was well written I truly enjoyed taking the journey with you

[Soren]

Thank you so much for your read and kind words so glad that you enjoyed it.

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful presentation of garden with all living beings. I collect plants usually, now there are lot of butterflies and birds around. Good colorful poem

[Soren]

Thank you so much Arundass for the read and comment they are most appreciated

[John the Baptist]

Quite a splendid, sensuous garden described here, all of if apparently untended by human hands. But we see at poem's end that this is paradise's garden. I guess that means we'll have to die to see it. Oh, well, it just proves death is not all bad.

[Soren]

Not so my friend I live in paradise and this garden is veritably outside my door and on our land for 30 acres or more. Thanks so much for the read and comment John

[jacob erin-cilberto]

some untended gardens which grow on their own...are like people who don't follow the rules but end up living colorful lives...that others find quite attractive.
the words in this cascade like a waterfall.]
j.

[Soren]

Thank you Jacob a most interesting observation that had not occured to me before. Thank you for that and your read and kind words

[Twilight]

A nice piece, in two verses, which rhymes flawlessly; and with a good choice of beautiful words. It made me think of an eden-like place. Indeed, sometimes we all need some such haven; as a place of calm and natural tranquility. Thanks for accepting my friend request, by the way. I also accept "read requests", and just returned to this site - after being away for years.

[Soren]

Thank you for the read and most kind words. This inspired by my walks through my tropical forest where I spend much of my time.

[Twilight]

OK, I see; and thanks. A metaphorical tropical forest, or do you happen to just live in an exotic location? Either way, your poem has turned it into a lovely natural vision for your readers on here.

[Soren]

yes I actually do live much of the year in such a forest in Brazil

[Twilight]

Therefore, you have plenty of first-hand experience. Basically, your very home is partially a garden paradise too? Even so, we should never forget nature's cruel side; in which some species fight or eat one another. At least, unlike people; they are acting out of biological need - rather than choice. Anyway, keep up the great writing..!

[Aubrey]

Your poem is beautiful! The imagery is wonderful.

[Soren]

Thank you so much Aubry for the read and kind words they are appreciated

[emmajoygreen]

Soren, what a wonderful poem, what it holds is magical! I am a landscaper.. and whilst when working I' ve to do what clients want.. I try my utmost in as subtle way that I can (subtlety not my strong point as those who know me, know!) to have their garden as Nature and God if you will.. have it be. Nature is not neat, tis haphazard, tis ^natural^ Is true that seeds are spread by wind, bird and Man.. but the latter often plants too deeply or shallowly - as it does with its relationships with others!

Your words for me, are as a garden - and indeed, life should be. Full of what eyes and heart need to see and feel, day in, day out, then to dream of at night. My heart and mind loves your poem. I wish I could have written it.. can certainly feel it. Thank you so much for sharing it.

[Soren]

My deepest thanks for your most gracious words of support. There is little I love more than walking through nature. At times I think that does not belong there but latter I see it is my ignorance that tells me that. People for some reason like things symetrical with straight lines nature is not that way and I believe far wiser. Thanks again for the support

[emmajoygreen]

Why do humana wander through fields and up hills, along the side of sweet streams and then go back to any place they can call 'garden'?! They do it because they feel free, they feel part of something beautiful and unselfish.. peaceful and welcoming - however it looks, however it is. Your words describe so much of what I feel.