Home » Poems » Linda Alice Fowler » Wildflower Gardens

Wildflower Gardens

Glossy, heart-shaped leaves of galax ringed ‘round the lingering lilacs that played across the garden gate, bent now – bowed from foliage’ weight. Wild roses replace Venus et fleur having a sweet natural alure. Chicory and Madonna lily grow here and there, and willy-nilly. Bachelor buttons and blue bonnets clothe the field with unsung sonnets. Coreopsis and black-eyed Susans frolic with their rambunctious cousins. Of all the flowers God has wrought I love the ones that were last thought. Haphazard flair of wild flowers bestow joy with dewy showers.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Anisha Dutta

Date: 9/30/2023 10:06:00 PM

I appreciate. Feral flower also holds attractive smell and beautiful simultaneous. Flowers are always adorable. Have Great Days.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/1/2023 11:33:00 AM

Yes, I agree Anisha. And some are beneficial supplements to health, as well. hugs :)

Valsa George

Date: 9/30/2023 9:57:00 PM

Even a wild flower is a marvel of creation and has its own beauty. From your lovely poem, I could learn the names of a few wild flowers, I haven't heard before. This poem is absolutely beautiful. Thanks Linda for shating this.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/1/2023 11:33:00 AM

I'd love to write about all of them Valsa, but there are so many!! Many thanks for your visit and kind words. :)

Eric Cohen

Date: 9/30/2023 3:10:00 PM

"Bachelor buttons and blue bonnets clothe the field with unsung sonnets." Wonderful, Linda! Would love this poem even if not a gardener. Best to you. ~

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/1/2023 11:31:00 AM

Many thanks Eric. Nice to see you here. I love nature and gardening! :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/30/2023 5:26:00 AM

What a cute poem Linda, I love flowers that look pretty and always inquire at the nurseries whether they are summer or winter plants however I do prefer evergreen plants like lavender, roses, black eyed susies. Your poem for me bounces in the air feather light laughing and playing with us, the flowers inviting us into their world. I love your poem it is a fav for me. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/30/2023 6:54:00 AM

I'm humbled and honored Jennifer. There are so many beautiful flowers, weeds, plants. They are all beautiful to me. This summer we had 4'-5' tall thistles - I'm sorry I didn't get a picture before they were gone - next year. LOL Thank you so much for your supportive words and fav!

Bill Baker

Date: 9/27/2023 8:29:00 AM

love the closing two lines to this garden delight, my friend. Write On! Bill

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/28/2023 5:58:00 AM

Howdy Bill. Thanks for the read and comments! :)

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/27/2023 6:03:00 AM

Sounds like a beautiful place to spark the imagination.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/28/2023 5:57:00 AM

Yes, nature is the best inspiration for me. Thanks for commenting Jerry! :)

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 9/26/2023 6:07:00 PM

Hello Flower Linda, that's lovely great poem! Have a nice day ~AA.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/28/2023 5:57:00 AM

Hi AA! Thank you for sweet words. I wish you a wondrous day! :)

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris

Date: 9/26/2023 6:03:00 PM

Astonishingly how glossy wildflower gardens can be. No gardeners to cleaning and watering but still glossy in the eyes of many folks. God is always the Best. Glory to Him.... Well penned this magnificent poem.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/28/2023 5:56:00 AM

Hello Alfonso. Nice to see you today. I appreciate your wonderful comment. I agree with your appraisal of "gardens" without gardeners. :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/26/2023 1:28:00 PM

I appreciate the wonderful imagery you created of the various flowers. We have flowers that are bowed from foliage weight. They'll be gone soon. I like the phrase 'clothe the field with unsung sonnets.' That's artistic and beautiful. You have a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing it, Sara

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/28/2023 5:53:00 AM

Your words are truly welcomed Sara. Thank you for your encouraging comments. :)

Silent One

Date: 9/26/2023 11:29:00 AM

Lovely imagery in your poem. Every verse so poetic

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/28/2023 5:52:00 AM

Many thanks S1 for your kind words. :)

Tom Woody

Date: 9/26/2023 8:29:00 AM

We were hiking recently and espied these really neat little orange buggers. My wife has an app that instantly identifies a flower when photoed. They were jewelled orange something or others. Some of the prettiest flowers can be found among the weeds. Nice poem

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/26/2023 10:16:00 AM

I agree Tom. Not only among the weeds, but actually ARE weeds. Thanks so much for stopping by with your nice comment! :)