A Garden Of Joy

Rozina

I used to be a wild place

My mistress, she soon tamed me

She mowed, she dug, she trimmed

And soon I was a beauty

 

She found rose plants in a corner

And lilies near the edge

She planted scented jasmine

All round my garden hedge

 

Next came the herbs and veggies

They grew up happily

One day she bought and planted

A most lovely lemon tree

 

Birds and bees love to visit

They build nests and also a hive

Butterflies flutter near my flowers

It's so wonderful to be alive

 

She clears my weeds and pests

Singing softly out of tune

I see her grimace with pain

I fear she'll slow down soon

 

In the evenings, sitting out

A book and tea beside

She'd read and write and smile

And look at me with pride

 

We both of us are ageing

With our flowers, plants and trees

The joy we've brought each other

Are unforgettable memories.

 

This is a snapshot of a corner of my garden with orchids and tropical flowers.

I was inspired to write about my garden after reading a short story about a garden in today's papers.

  • Author: Rozina (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 14th, 2022 03:20
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  • dusk arising

    Lovely poetry. I wish i shared your greenfingered prowess.

    • Rozina

      Thank you. I’m very fortunate as the soil in the garden is naturally good for plants to grow.

    • 🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽

      A wild garden tamed and growing old together, yes gardens are best life mates wow as this beautiful poem with superb trees and flower mentioned. Kudos!

      Plz do read and comment my newest poem too.

      And
      Happy valentines day, poets.

      • Rozina

        Thank you.

      • L. B. Mek

        I think the last three lines should be for the authors note/comment, lol
        had me confused for a bit..
        but still, a wonderfully invocative read
        wording that romance of delightful nature,
        thanks for sharing
        (you and Voltaire would get along, I think)

        • Rozina

          Thank you.

        • Fay Slimm.

          What a lovely surprise this post is my friend -- a garden personified by a poet's pen - -- this is one for my list of favourties for sure. Thank you for sharing your greenfingered success with us dear Rozina.

          • Rozina

            Thank you Fay.

          • Paul Bell

            The garden and the gardener, both working in harmony. Just looking out at mine, and harmony is not a word I would use.

            • Rozina

              Spring is almost there? Lovely time to use your tools - you have a machete? Spring flora is beautiful.

              • Paul Bell

                That's my sort of gardening, going mental with a machete, and then conquering other countries.

              • Goldfinch60

                What wonderful words Rozina, sitting in the garden on a summers evening is so joyful and may that joy be with you forever.

                Andy

                • Rozina

                  Thank you Andy. I am lucky as it is always summer here although some evenings thunderstorms occur.

                • Laura🌻

                  Rozina,

                  Joyous indeed!
                  A great poem for a beautiful and soothing read. The garden and the tantalizing fragrance of the lemon tree made me think of Positano and its delicious limoncello. It brought back many happy memories.
                  Thank you for sharing your pen.

                  Laura🌻

                • Rozina

                  Thank you for reading and your comments.

                  • Laura🌻

                    You’re most welcome, Rozina.

                  • Rozina

                    Thank you.

                  • Caring dove

                    Lovely words ))

                    • Rozina

                      Thank you.

                    • rrodriguez

                      Enjoyable read... thank you for sharing. I, too, enjoy gardening, enjoying the beauty of the colors of the flowers.

                      • Rozina

                        Thank you. A most rewarding activity.

                      • Neville


                        Being something of an amateur horticulturist & keen gardener myself, my journey down the page was a real treat Roz .. thank you ... Neville

                      • Rozina

                        Thank you Neville.



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