Helpers In the Garden

My garden calls to earths creatures one and all No matter how big, no matter how very small Amid ferns green lace to show her humble face With rows of flowers and dainty plots of grace My gardens’ beauty grows so fair with ample daily care From the water nymphs I see they have a secret flair Flirting fairies carry flowers that are grey and spent Then open all the blooms of delicate petals heaven sent They sprinkle silver sparkles in the early morning dew A gift for the flowers lined up in a colorful revue Newborn dainty bluebells nodding in the gentle breeze Then come the hummingbirds to drink with rapid ease I see the tulip cups of early spring so sweet in cherry reds Perfect buds of roses glowing just like married newlyweds Summer iris dance together where the delphiniums grow All along the fence just as pretty as gifts tied in a bow My favorite place to sit in all this happiness and garden bliss Is among the frilly petals of the yellow Rose of Sharon hibiscus Little sprites eyes peak out from the different dancing daisies Beside the arbor you can stop to find the double pink peonies Hurrah for the coming of Spring showers to start our display That then tumbles through the days of summers archway My garden calls me back to welcome Autumns magic delights To gather the last of the seasons’ bouquets and fiery sights I say goodnight and see you soon to my gardens’ magic guests In their loving care I send them off to rejuvenate and rest Then tuck to sleep petals and bulbs, all in their separate beds Before winters’ blanket of snowy white covers our sleepy heads written 6-10-2020 Your Best Poem Poetry Contest 7th place premium