Hidden Gem

My sketch pad poetry describes today a hidden gem tucked away,
Entangled vines twisted throughout,
Broken tree limbs and shattered windows scattered about,
Where woodland animals now seek food each day.

When the summer sun was bright and strong,
Abundant cars always parked along,
The busy greenhouse lot that once sold blooms,
And shrubs and trees that created perfumes.

That scented the air surrounding the grounds,
Where roses, peonies and lilacs were found,
Surrounding the bricks that were once a wall,
This hidden gem now seems very small.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Allison Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 10:22 AM
Your imagery is so vivid Judith... this reminds me of the greenhouse my husband's parents used to have - they were market gardeners. I never saw it but hubby said it was sad to see it go to a state of disrepair when they stopped running their business:-( hugs jan xx
Mcconnell Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 6:13 AM
A lovely piece Judith, lovely penned indeed!
Green Avatar
January 6, 2020 at 11:40 AM
It seems that is talking about an abandoned nursery greenhouse that was once a magnificent build now taken back over by nature. I can see this clearly if I am correct. Really nicely done.
Kerttula Avatar
January 7, 2020 at 11:44 AM
Yes, Chris,you are correct. Thank you for your comment.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 8:59 PM
This is pretty poetry. Delicately done.
Kerttula Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 10:18 PM
Thank you Caren. You are always so generous with your remarks.
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