My Garden-My Sanctuary

After gardening the inside of my house and home In the morn I come out for more difficult gardening. The flowers node their sleepy heads shaking the dew And the aurora peeps up to climb a sky of blue. The flowers tell me to look up, not to look down. Once I plucked a beautiful rose to give it to my sweetie It said, “Hey, you won’t gather my beauty by plucking”. I was taken a little bit aback, it spoke again merrily “Even if you crush me, my fragrance will radiate”. As I start working, I hear chirping and little songs of birds Rejoicing to see flying flowers, the butterflies And the flowers looking like the trapped butterflies Flirting around happily, not settling down for long But longing to enjoy full happiness and not longevity. The sunrise and the sunset are the times For me to visit the garden where the God lives It’s the best place to seek and feel him there. It’s the place to bury troubles digging dirt To rule a garden is as hard as ruling the world It has made me a bit of artist, a scientist and a philosopher As we come from the earth And return to the earth In between, is gardening we do. But beware of wearing perfumes in the garden Lest you be pollinated by the bees.
+++++++ May 3, 2014 Form : Free Verse Dr. Ram Mehta Seventh place win Contest: My Garden by Linda
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Secrest Avatar
May 17, 2014 at 1:44 PM
I love the imagery of this poem, but I especially love your tidbit of advice at the end!! Congrats on a great win!! ~Heather
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May 16, 2014 at 1:02 AM
I like the idea of burying my troubles while digging dirt in my garden. There is great wisdom in your words, Dr. Ram. Congratulations on another win!
May Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 11:28 AM
Congrats on a fine win Dr Ram
Lee Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Yes, the flowers teach me to live in the moment and to enjoy every budding and fleeting gift...great work here, Dr. Ram! One of my favorites! Congratulations, on your win!
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May 15, 2014 at 7:14 AM
Congrats Dr Ram...BG
Hamilton Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 4:30 AM
lovely poem Ram draws me in congrats on win hugs
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May 15, 2014 at 2:08 AM
DR RAM, Congratulations, on your winning poem... Thank you for the lovely garden, every poem, was wonderful, and amazing. Take a trip, and enjoy my latest blog "Midnight Garden." If you'd like... Always ~LINDA~
Mehta Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 6:31 AM
Thanks, Linda
Virden Avatar
May 8, 2014 at 3:20 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed this poem, gardening is my place to meet with God as well. Very well done Sir!
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May 8, 2014 at 4:25 AM
It is every man’s desire to turn his garden into his sanctuary, a unique way to relax where you hear chirping birds, and trees forming new buds were all pleasant to look at. It has all the therapeutic effect that you would need to unwind. Every movement you could see in your garden is sending a message that they have a lively style to communicate. Good luck to you. (^_^) Noel.
Richards Avatar
May 7, 2014 at 3:44 PM
There is so much joy in your poem, just as there is in your garden. Just lovely, Dr. Ram....good luck with this amazing poem!
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May 7, 2014 at 3:22 AM
Love this work of yours sir and thank you for dropping by.I wish to be your friend here sir.THANK YOU.
Tello Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 6:38 PM
Excellent poem, God is out innature... -Jose (What r u congratulating me on?
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 3:42 PM
wow... :) love it Sir.. refreshing write. :), olive eloisa.. :)
Merrill Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 1:15 AM
Looks like a winner. Excellent write, my friend. Wonderful imagery and very descriptive. One of my favs. Blessings ~M
Eastman Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Ahh. If only the voices I hear when gardening weren't the bugs crunching and giving me thanks... Feeding my birds works for me... You did a great write, here... Loved your imagery and thoughts... They were beautiful.
Smith Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 10:32 AM
A lovely picture painted...How I love the garden and all her splendor.....Tim
Carrillo Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 10:19 AM
You have painted a beautiful picture with flowers, birds and bees. I can just close my eyes and see it all. T F S... Lucilla
Gregory Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 9:56 AM
a very nice piece that express well the diverse nature of such a sacred endeavor... well done
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