The roses of time
bloom around me today
the honeysuckle is prime
in its sweet, fragrant way
The wild rhododendron
is putting on a show
soon the ivy will come
the rhododendron will go
He loves me, he loves me not
the daisies are here
black-eyed Susie's hit the spot
and make my heart cheer
Blackberries are on track
plenty of blooms in sight
the whipporwills are back
I hear them every night
The turtle doves are soothing
to my heart there's no end
the red cardinals are singing
and being selfish again
I've been watching the creek
for wild ducks to swim
today I took a peek
I saw a woodpecker on a limb
My garden is green
a summer's bounty will be
tall sunflowers in between
the birds are waiting patiently
Each day I look around
there's so much to see
Soon the lightning bugs will abound
they're a treasure to me
Oh the beautiful country side
so much living I've done
to live elsewhere I've tried
there's no place like home
Susie Swanson, 2012
Lovely springlike poem so descriptive, a pleasure to read.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and comment, good to be back.
Yvonne.
Thank you Yvonne, glad you had a wonderful get away..
DeleteSusie, You amaze me with your poetry. It's so good. I can almost see you , everywhere you would look , you could write a poem. Is that how it is? Pretty picture too. Smiles to you, xo, Susie
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet, no it doesn't come that easy for me..I sure wish it did .. This one is a repost from last spring..I get writer's Block quite a bit..thank you so much..
DeleteThere's no place like home, Susie.
ReplyDeleteThat's for sure Gorges..thanks
DeleteYou paint a beautiful picture of your home!
ReplyDeleteThank you Glenda, I bet yours is just as beautiful..
DeletePretty poetry and pictures, Susie. Wishing you a delightful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you, hope you have a nice weekend as well.
DeleteNo place like home, and what a lovely home it is. Beautiful poem and images, Susie. Happy spring! Hope you have a nice weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Daisy, the same to you..
ReplyDeleteYou've certainly captured the wonder of spring in this poem, Susie. I enjoyed it so much.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteThere is no place like home and you have shared the beauty of yours with us...Many more spring days to you. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Crystal and I know yours is just as beautiful.I would love to visit the Land Of Aussi..
DeleteSusie,
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best poems you've written. I love all the beautiful images of spring, the country side, and our lovely mountains. Have a happy spring day.
Thank you so much Brenda. I just visited your post and it is so good.. you described it so well..hope you have a nice day too.
DeleteHi Susie! I agree with Brenda Kay, this is one of your best poems yet! I love the wonderful descriptions of spring and living in the countryside. The azaleas and wisteria are blooming everywhere I look here in our neck of the woods. We don't have lightening bugs, I would sure love to see them! I have heard so many people talk about them. I hope you have had a good week. I have had the flu since Tuesday and have spent several days in bed, but I am feeling much better today. I am hoping to be up and about tomorrow. We had a long rain this afternoon and I enjoyed watching it from my window as I did some needlepoint. Have a fun saturday night! Delisa :)
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so sorry you have been sick and I hope you get well soon. The flu bug is going around and a lot of folks have it here.Thank you so much and I enjoy the lightning bugs so much..I wish you could see them when they arrive..We've had quite a bit of rain yesterday and today but it suppose to be pretty tomorrow..The grass is getting more green and everything is sprouting so fast.I left a comment on yours and I pray you feel better soon.
DeleteThis was so beautiful, Susie~ this morning I got my first whiff of honeysuckle and it was WONDERFUL!
ReplyDeleteThank you Paula, we haven't smelled any yet but I'm waiting patiently..
ReplyDeleteSusie-this one made me think of my home too. You are so talented : )
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