That June Glow

June’s mid-day glow 
turned my daughter’s pale cheeks 
rosy as flowers 

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The Four Winds Blow

a still moment, 
after the frenzied four winds 
blew the dust away 

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Together

petalled, leafed and bare, 
together through the long years 
branches twined 

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The Heart in Spring

trembling magnolias
feeling the cold wind’s touch
each petal shivers

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First Flowers

after snowmelt, 
the first flowers have 
a special magic 

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A Sweet Sting

remembering 
my mother, 
arms wide and strong
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Quiet Heart

the sinking sun’s 
final golden rays light 
my quiet heart 

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Lavender Song

scent of lavender 
bites and clings, 
sings 

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Simple as a Flower

trembling pink stars 
cause me to pause, 
thankful 

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Happy 4th!

Blue Irises in front of red azalea

garden fireworks, 
summer itself celebrates 
in red, white and blue 

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Cottage Rose Summers

lackluster weeding
humid weekend afternoon,
scent of roses

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Notes: The subtle scent of cottage roses lifts my spirits. A little fertilizer last year has made all the difference. I hope your garden is repaying your efforts with the invisible magic of scents.

Gratitude for Scents

gratitude for gathering, 
the simplest blessings 
are the most precious 

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