My Gardenias

My gardenia bushes are blooming
With flowers creamy white
Their lovely fragrance fills the air
On a humid night

They greet everyone 
Who comes to my front door
If I'd know they would be so beautiful
I would have planted more

Too soon the blossoms fade
Unfortunely, they don't last long
But I can recall their fragrance
Like the words of a favorite song

I really wish they bloomed forever
For they smell so divine
Guess I'll just enjoy them for now
These lovely gardenias of mine
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Brown Avatar
August 18, 2009 at 4:38 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's Bloom contest Vernette. Love, Carol
Wilson Avatar
August 18, 2009 at 1:35 AM
Congratulations on coming 3rd in Brian's contest, Bloom. I too would like longer lasting flowers, but just appreciate them more while they are out. God Bless. Leon
Gorelick Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Congrats on your win...lovely work Vernette. Barbara Gorelick
Goff Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 5:16 PM
CONGRATS! Vernette! I am enchanted by this winning poem!...... love, james marshall goff
Richards Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 10:38 AM
I too, love gardenias....and love this poem! Congratulations on your win!!~ Love, Carrie
Curcio Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Congratulations on your "Bloom" win :-)
Strand Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Congrats on your succes in my Bloom contest Vernette.Rgds Brian .My latest contest is now open
Strand Avatar
August 11, 2009 at 4:12 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Vernette.Rgds Brian
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