Garden Helper

I’m out to plant spring flowers 
with little feet in tow.
His eager hands will churn the soil
as gentle breezes blow.
His tender feet will grace this place
and leave sweet prints behind
to create patterns of delight -
his garden art to find.

As temperamental winter bows
to steadfast warmth of spring...
most cherished of my flowers grown, 
my wild one on the swing!

I'm going to the garden
to chase a little boy,
buzzing like a bumble bee...
an afternoon of joy!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Timperley Avatar
May 20, 2015 at 7:01 AM
They are the most precious blooms we will ever have I cherish mine so much. Lovely write Rhonda. God Bless. D.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 12, 2015 at 12:37 AM
Oh I love the joy that is with in the lines of this precious poem Rhonda! He will love reading this as he ages too. 7
Guzzi Avatar
April 27, 2015 at 8:28 AM
Rhyme is perfect for the topic [now go get some plaster paris & make hand & foot print stepping stones! Light & Love
Devonshire Avatar
April 24, 2015 at 1:56 PM
Soup mail, Rhonda.
Yvonne Avatar
April 23, 2015 at 11:24 AM
This is one of my favorites ever. There was a smile on my face from ear to ear as I read it. This one should be published in at least a hundred anthologies. A Triple Fav! By the way I will be sending and or reading this one to everyone I know!!!!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
April 23, 2015 at 11:41 AM
You put a smile on my face today, Armand!
Vaso Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Oh Rhonda this is just so sweet!!!!!
Shetley Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 3:49 PM
This made me nostalgic for when my children were young. But now I have a couple grandbabies so it's all good!
Neels Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 10:57 AM
Rhonda, what lovely imagery.. I had to smile at the memories you and your son are creating.. absolutely love this ;) hugs Wilma
Horne Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 5:07 AM
love this cute write and chuckled picturing the last stanza : )
Devonshire Avatar
April 18, 2015 at 7:02 PM
A delightful account of your garden outing with your sweet boy. I'm sure he loves trekking through the flowers as much as I did in childhood. Gardening is always something I shared with my mother, so this poem made me smile. Enjoyed very much! Love, Carolyn PS-a friend's new granddaughter Ayla has been in ICU. She could use some prayers now. Thanks, hon.
Gifford Avatar
April 18, 2015 at 7:12 AM
I love his poem about your little garden helper. Your excellence in writing is clearly evident! It's a save for me and a 7 rating. Kiss and hug your little garden helper for me. Blessings, Darlene
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