Her garden

Just words

                                            Her garden

I loved her from a-far, she was a true beauty. She loved working in her garden and she loved her roses and her natural herbs.

We would talk of Dryden, Donne and Ben Jonson.

She told me often, "my garden is like my children, Always needing fresh water and concern.

We must adore the days of the blooming flowers and the laughter of our children.

I believe she knew I adored her.

We allowed our words and our friendship to expand.

I became part of her garden.

                            Johnnie/Coyote

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[sette]

wow john donne, ben johnson and dryden all romanticists, now friend i should not wonder where you get that romantic feelings when you write all these poems... i am happy that he is a part of the garden which means he has the chance to be nurtured and loved as well, every person's dream but some are not so lucky while others are lucky enough. Cheers to love... nice writing my friend as always

[Coyote Poetry]

Cheers, back to you and thank you my friend for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[sette]

hahaha.. you are too nice my friend

[barleygirl]

I love everything you write, but most of all, I love it when you reveal some new style or thought process thru your words. This is one of those rare gems, quite a bit different from the others, & that's why I love it even more than I usually do all your writing. I love the "garden" themes & I love the new ways you are showing us that you adore & respect & memorialize the women you've known & loved (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Margie. I like comparing nature to love.

[Stella Armour]

oh, how beautiful this is John ; love has to be nurtured just like a garden and to be a flower in her garden means you must be well loved :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Stella. I appreciate the comment. Love is the reason we are alive.

[Stella Armour]

All kinds of love John, in a way love is kindness itself :)

[Lydia Shutter]

What a beautiful love poem this is, John. You became part of her garden! There is no doubt she knew how you felt, my friend. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Lydia for reading and the kind words. I do appreciate.

[Zoya]

So beautifully written with a perfectly befitting closing line. Full of raw emotions.
Wonderful work as ever.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Zoe. I appreciate the comment.

[Zoya]

No problem

[Neville]

A splendid dedication for sure and without doubt you have created here a true garden of remembrance...Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Neville for reading and the comment. Good to be part of a garden.

[Neville]

How very true my friend.......And always such a pleasure....N

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A feeling of longing for the days when you sat there just looking at a master working, true emotion and cleansing for the soul, well done, good read.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Thomas for reading and the kind words. I do appreciate.

[Einstein Noodle]

it takes time and caring to plant, water,weed, nurture a garden ..i especially like how you bring the children into things ..certainly a rich part of a growing relationship ... now i have to go read some of the works of the poets you mention ;) taking time and allowing a natural course of things is the way to go ... i'm glad your speaker was ready to put down roots ;)) men can stay lost forever if they don't ... and tell ourselves its "freedom" ;} warm romantic read for me ..i can feel the warmth of the dirt and the smell of fresh good earth
E.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend. Need roots, kind place to rest and love near. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[¿]

Reminding the evergreen poets was the best thing you included! Loved the similarities between children and garden. That reminds on of my friend's quote " Poems are like babies, they need love"

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. We, who love to write. Our world are our babies. Thank you Tahsin for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[¿]

Whole is my pleasure coyote!

[emmajoy]

Your writing always holds the most romantic vibes, John. Seems whatever garden you work on or play in, the memories made last forever more. Beautifully written, cultivated with a master's warmly appreciative hands"

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear friend. I appreciate your kind words.

[Najam Us Saher]

Fine poets of their times, Dryden and Donne. I loved the thought of nurturing a garden like one's own child, the last line wonderfully sums the admiration you hold for her in your heart. I loved this poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

Ben Jonson, was called the father of the ancient Poets. He is my favorite. Thank you Najam for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Najam Us Saher]

I haven't read his poetry yet. I am looking forward to read it.
It was my pleasure reading this heart touching poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

He wrote most of the modern love song. He wrote the Tree poem first. You would love his work.