June - In the Garden

Collaboration with Cassie who provided the inspiration, checked and approved the final result

June

When the sun shines bright; but not too much
The breeze is gentle and not too hot; nor too cold

Sitting by the garden pond

Listening to the gentle splash of water

From the fountain falling on the surface

Music from the Aeolian wind chimes gently drifts by

Bees busy themselves collecting pollen from the flowers

On the foxgloves methodically visiting every individual cup

Butterflys drifting by

To gently alight upon a rose bud

The birds sing sweet love songs to their mates

The chickens bwok makes no sense at all

But we are so engrossed in our world

Even the aroma of brewed coffee

Or warm baked cookies

Doesn’t bring our thoughts back

The cool soda pop keeps its sparkle
The crisps dont go soft

My dearest has abandoned her needle work

To slumber sweet dreams in her chair

The gentle breeze just stiring her hair

Such is life

For man and wife

On a warm summer day

With no care

Cept to sit and take in natures bounty

Wild Rose & Cassie

June 2019

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

nice collaboration you two...sounds as one voice...
i imagine the chickens might make sense to each other, but i even wonder on that...
one edit..."pollen" with two "L's"

but you really create a serene scene...with the colorful, calming imagery.
j.

[Wild Rose]

Polen > I will slap the spell checkers keys for that
Chucks just make a noise to say they are there - I think

Thank you

[augustus]

The hours I've wasted just gazing at the goldfish in the pond. You paint a delightful picture!

[Wild Rose]

Thanks BUT>>
Time relaxing > watching birds & bees > goldfish Anything lets your body & mind relax and renew
I often close my eyes for a few moments (resting my specs I say when they ask are you asleep

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'June-In the Garden'
Wild Rose,
Yes, what a wonderful time to absorb early
summer grace in the beginning of Autumn.
Remind me of gentle grace:
'The cool soda pop keeps its sparkle
'The crisps don't go soft
My dearest has abandoned her needle work
To slumber sweet dreams in her chair
The gentle breeze just stirring her hair'
This poem is an open invitation to simply be,
to simply accept summer's beauty.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Kathy
Warm early summer day with time to sit and take in the busyness of the birds and bees
The beauty of the June flower and warm sun on our faces

That is what retirement is for
Enjoying the simple things of life

[Hasan669]

A very positive view of married life. There is a lot of detail in the descriptions and the poem conveys what a happy married life ought to be. Overall, I liked it.

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Hasan > I like things to be organised and free of stress
Sitting in the sun is just that

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the poem.
"The chickens bwok makes no sense at all
But we are so engrossed in our world
Even the aroma of brewed coffee
Or warm baked cookies
Doesn’t bring our thoughts back"
The above lines, I liked a lot. Sometimes, we must seek the simple things. Try to enjoy our life. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Wild Rose]

Thanks to Cassie > She suggested a collaboration > We dont have chucky chickens

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend. I did enjoy the poetry.

[Beccy]

You have created an oasis of calm with these lovely lines.

A grand collaboration that just oozes serenity.

Beccy.

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Beccy
Yes we have a private garden now with a thick(ish) Fuchsia hedge down one side and a high wall (built by a neighbour) covered with climbing plants Flower planters and beds _ a tiny pond (more a large puddle)
So we are not overlooked > Folding chairs and a bag of crumbs for the birds

[barleygirl]

This is some of the best, most comfortable, relatable summertime imagery I've ever read in words! I am living this very scene most of the time, this June. It's been unseasonably mild here, just a few days where the heat beat down. I love "the chickens bwok makes no sense" and abandoned needlework to a lazy-day nap! Exactly how it goes! With vivid carefree details! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Margie
Lucky are those who can sit and knit no cares or worries (for the moment)

[tedefroberts]

I like the tempo of the piece and the ease of accessibility to the reader!

[Paul Bell]

Collabs in the sunshine. Does it get any better than that.
Though, people were complaining today it was too hot. What can you do with them.
All out for summer now. Is that being too optimistic.

[Wild Rose]

Hope you are right > we need some sunhere

[Cherrie Palmer]

wonderful blending, very enjoyable.

[Wild Rose]

Thank you
Not this year though - But it is our back garden on warm sunny afternoons - with the addition of a table & cool drinks, items to read/draw /camera to attempt to catch the action

[Cherrie Palmer]

I am always amazed how much power a place like this gives; peace of mind and sparks of imagination.

[Edie Blue Starfish]

Sounds so perfect with everything just right in its place.

[Wild Rose]

Thank you > lot of practise of getting the place ready to relax and enjoy life