One Hundred Thirty-Six Pretty Petals

Inside twinkling eyes of nights bloom Garden flowers whisper Peeking through tree branches, heads nod Vines twine graceful arbor crown Rows covered with pretty petals Faces of sunflowers Dream of tomorrows honey bee Sleepy yawns of sweet peas Early morning darkness shrouds daisy Happy go lucky petals Spin cartwheels across the night sky Honeysuckle smiles grace fence Veil of mist twirling through hearth Maiden’s shy smile sleeping Exuberant gaze waiting brightly Bluebell colors swirl Dew drops dripping off Iris tongues Moon beams warm tulips Kiss of starlight rejoice each rose Pepper nasturtium petal Under Hostas' green leaf shelter Nestles dainty slippers Woven of heaven’s sweet scents Garlands adorn the sky Pirouette back down to earth And open the garden gate Dawn’s an hour’s chime away In mystical days of June BRIAN'S CHOICE X,any form,any theme Poetry Contest 2nd Place written August 23, 2019