A Seasonal Love Poem

lace caps are a type of hydrangea with very delicate lace like blooms

In my garden you will find

the final fling of summer wine,

as weak and hazy sun bleeds through.

Damsons drop to stain the path.

Close by a birdbath overspills,

a thrush drinks slowly, takes its fill.

Purple heathers have replaced

that space where lace-caps caught the sun,

where now a spider's web is spun.

A finer spread you will not see

of drooping headed fuschia bells,

that tumble freely from their beds.

But when I see the cherry tree,

whose leaves have parted company,

to flirt with those of ochre hue,

with fondness I remember you.

Reviews

[Ruth]

This is such a wonderful, vivid poem. It is a sheer delight to read this this morning :) The summer has its own magic, leaves its own magic behind also - made me think on those autumnal cobwebs on the lesser warm days...stunning in its visuals :) Be well dear Chris :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review Ruth. All OK with me and I hope the same for you dear poet. Always good to have a visit from you.

Chris

[emipoemi]

I had wondered by the title whether you were going to tackle all the seasons, but this Autumnal ode ended up being quite remarkable. I feel like I read this one, though, whether from you or someone else, I can't quite put my finger on it. But it seems familiar. Is this a newer version of an earlier poem?

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you emipoemi. No newer version here, quite an old write. Sometimes I might repeat an odd line in another poem, particularly if it is about my garden. Otherwise, if you have seen it elsewhere, then someone has nicked it off another site :) Thank you for your visit.

Chris

[emipoemi]

my pleasure

[ohiojohn]

Seasonal love! Quite novel. Love is unpredictable as sure as the Earth tilts to welcome the Solstice's.

[Chris Shaw]

Seasonal love for my garden John. My other love lasts through all the seasons, whatever the weather. Thank you for your visit.

Chris

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Christine, it is so refreshing to read a poem with such great rhythm and meter, where the language isn't hackneyed. I enjoyed this poetic rhyming form immensely and look forward to reading more from you in the future.

Thanks for sharing. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased to meet you Tamara, and I thank you for your visit and your lovely review.

Chris

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

No problem, Christine. Glad to be of service. :)

[Jimmy Yetts]

Lovely piece!--though my horticultural knowledge is sadly lacking; can't tell a daisy from a dandelion.
Did see a cherry tree, once.
Still, I dig your garden!

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you dig my garden Jimmy. Thank you.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

A magical trip through the garden. The trees are so pretty in cooler climes this time of year. Yes, the leaves fall and the petals too, but they will come back even prettier in the springtime! I liked the rhyming in this one. The imagery you employ is spectacular. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Hello lovely Lydi** of the laughing eyes. Thank you so much for your visit. Have a good week-end.read moreHello lovely Lydi** of the laughing eyes. Thank you so much for your visit. Have a good week-end.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Didn't Frank Sinatra sing, "Nancy with the Laughing Eyes"? :) thanks for the compliment...and you are always welcome to my reviews, Christine! Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Indeed, I think it was the great Frank himself :) I'll pay you a visit later.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

No rush...the poems do not evaporate! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful dear Chris. You made your garden, mystical and wonderful. The gifts of nature, lucky people can see. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

My garden is my little bit of heaven Coyote. Thank you for your comments, always appreciated.

Chris

[¿]

You're adroit at making your words sit on hearts!

This is so vibrant and breezy love poem....also when you say the cherry tree flirts...I feel a traditional-modern love going on inside your garden :D
Well when you've shared such a great read then a thank you I shall say indeed...so Thank You Christine!☺

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tahsin. New pic, with mysterious eyes. Pleased you enjoyed my lines. Much appreciated dear one.

Chris

[¿]

Many thanks dear Chris for the compliment....you're warmly welcome and Be blessed! 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you :))