Jean Murray Poet Rhyme

Garden Poetry

Ten years ago I was bereft.
My garden began when you left.
Literally on my hands and knees,
clearing paths among surrounding trees.

Uncovered were the root of one tree,
winding it's way around the rockery.
Rusted gardening tools, a fire grate,
children's toys and a wrought iron gate.

The sweat on my brow healed my heart.
Then buying plants, I made a start.
From the smallest alpine to the tallest tree,
I now have two hundred and eighty three.

My garden brings me so much joy,
it feels as though it was my buoy.
To see such beauty lifts my heart.
Each bud unfolding playing it's part.

Now the children are up and gone,
in the peace I hear the birds' song.
Time to reflect and sip some wine.
Gosh, I'm glad this garden's mine.



09/06/2020
Garden Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Dear Heart

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John Castellenas September 6, 2020 at 10:22 AM A lovely poem. A garden can bring peace. I liked the story told and the peaceful/happy ending. Thank you Jean for sharing the amazing poetry. Jean Murray September 6, 2020 at 12:05 PM Thank you for describing it as amazing John. This past 6 months my muse is AWOL. I am always more indoor in winter, so I am hoping she will rejoin me by then.

Constance La France June 18, 2020 at 5:28 PM Jean, congratulations on your win in my garden contest with this lovely poem _Constance Jean Murray June 18, 2020 at 5:53 PM Thank you for the placement Constance. My garden is always an inspiration to me.

Aditi Mishra June 13, 2020 at 6:53 PM It is always so soothing to breathe in a garden flourishing with our own efforts. Beautifully penned. Congratulations on your win Jean :) Jean Murray June 18, 2020 at 5:53 PM Thank you Aditi. Many good wishes for your number one win.

Ilene Bauer June 9, 2020 at 2:55 PM this is as beautiful as your garden, jean! good for you - enjoy! Jean Murray June 9, 2020 at 3:00 PM Thank you Ilene. It's lovely to see you again.

Jan Allison June 9, 2020 at 1:12 PM it sounds like ti was a labour f love and is now your paradise Jean, just got some more plants for my front garden it has never looked so colourful:-) hope all is good with you - we are now 20 days virus free on the Island but of course i still cant see mum, take care:-) hugs Jan xx Jean Murray June 9, 2020 at 1:28 PM Hi Jan. My eldest, Edna and her fiance were here from the end of March. He had to return to Bristol three weeks ago, so I had her all to myself until this week. Such a precious time. Her old school friends and she social distanced on the deck outside. All were surprised to see a garden where once was wasteland. Hope you and yours are keeping well.