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7/1/23 Written for the contest: Writing Challenge - H -words, sponsored by Constance La France

Haven

My haven is my special place to relax and unwind
Where the fragrant geraniums and begonias are divine
Blooms in colors of pinks, purples, oranges and reds
Petunias in pots and perennials in a stone walled bed

Colorful bird houses hang in the nearby trees
Bird feeders and bird baths displayed to appease
Beautiful songbirds visit to nest, drink and feed
Rare birds sometimes appear perched at the seed

I love to sit in my oversized outdoor rocking chair
While listening to birds sing in the fragrant air
My fountain trickles and makes soothing sounds
Peacefully attracting more species to my grounds

Hummingbirds zoom by as they frolic and play
Stopping to sip nectar, then quickly fly away 
My backyard is my haven and my favorite space
A place to unwind, relax and warmly embrace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Fowler Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 7:19 AM
Sounds like a perfect nature preserve as well as haven Tania. Beautiful imagery! :)
La France Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 1:56 PM
Tania, a beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge H Words, love the image !
Kitchin Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 7:12 PM
Constance, thank you, that is my perennial garden.
Bowring Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 10:10 PM
What a beautiful, relaxing poem to enjoy Tania.I could sit in your haven right now! Warmest wishes.
Kitchin Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 3:43 AM
Christina, thank you.
Allison Avatar
July 7, 2023 at 3:46 PM
Dropping back with many congrats on your win Tania, think we all need a safe haven after today lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 3:43 AM
Jan, thank you, hugs.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 10:33 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Haven" is a lovely write/picture. We all need a special place. Have a blessed/great day.................
Kitchin Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 10:47 AM
Paula, thank you.
Andresen Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 5:55 AM
- Back with my congratulations on your poem, Tania :) - hugs
Kitchin Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 5:57 AM
Anne-Lise, thank you, hugs.
Andresen Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 12:31 PM
- Thank you for bringing me to your beautiful garden, Tania...beautiful and relaxing :) - hugs
Kitchin Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Anne-Lise, thank you, hugs.
Lane Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 8:49 AM
That's just so lovely Tania. Love everything about it... the stone wall is so beautiful. Thanks for posting another picture of your haven.
Kitchin Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 11:41 AM
Lin, thank you, hugs.
Tor Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 3:03 PM
Mine is too Tania. Love your words in this one a favorite...
Kitchin Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 6:31 PM
Michael, thank you.
Buhagiar Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 8:19 AM
Dear Tania, a stunning haven. Those lovely birds must send you into a joyous nap in your comfortable rocking chair. Great imagery. Hugs.
Kitchin Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 11:19 AM
Victor, thank you, Hugs.
Mcintosh Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 4:46 AM
I love my own haven and your words here, too... beautiful and a sure winner. God bless you. Love, Gina
Kitchin Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 4:56 AM
Gina, thank you, hugs.
Lane Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 4:20 PM
I'd call that a haven. All I'd want is a swing in that shady corner. This is well written for Constance's contest, Tania.
Kitchin Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 1:36 PM
Lin, yes it is, I just changed it to a recent photo, thank you.
Lane Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 5:11 PM
Is this your actual garden, Tania? It’s beautiful.
Kitchin Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 4:53 PM
Lin, thank you, the place I sit is on the other side of the perennial garden, very relaxing.
Allison Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 3:48 PM
what a special place you have created to relax and unwind in. a delightful poem Tania:-) hugs Jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 4:53 PM
Jan, thank you, I love my flowers and birds.
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