My Heart is a Secret Garden


                                         My heart is a secret Garden
                                         Contained within a wall,
                                         Where zinnias and sunflowers
                                         Bid butterflies to call

                                         The birds of multi colors;
                                         Bluebirds and jays of red,
                                         Build nests within the poet tree
                                         Growing near the flower bed

                                        Jasmine adorns her reaching arms
                                        With fragrant blossoms like little charms,
                                        Entwining bracelets around the feet
                                        On statuettes of muses sweet

                                        The grass grows green, where it is seen,
                                        Near walkways paved with gems,
                                        Here muse in white walks in delight
                                        Dress stitched with gold at hems

                                        The gates are only open to the guest
                                        Who holds the key,
                                        The keeper of the garden,
                                        Ever living there with me

                                        And there we walk in wonder
                                        As the sun shines bright above
                                        He sings to me His gentle song
                                        His entering code? Is love.
                                          
                                        


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Kendrick Avatar
June 11, 2026 at 10:40 AM
I wanted to give you a belated congratulations on your poem being on the winners' list in this contest. Way to go. Somehow, I missed seeing this contest had been judged. Sara K.
Onclaud Avatar
May 23, 2026 at 7:47 AM
a heart so pure, it throbs tenderly into your poem...congrats on your remarkable win, bj!
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Thank you so much Nettie, your words are so gracious and sweet. I came over to visit your beautiful poem and so excited for your high placing win in the contest, it is such a beautiful poem you wrote, I love it so much! Thank you for your visit and comment :) <3
Poet Avatar
May 22, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Your imagery and the rhythm of your poetry are amazing. The inspiration is at its highest, reveling in the experience. Congratulations on your contest placement, BJ!
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 22, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Sotto, your visit and comment highlight my day. You my friend, are a great, and you so bless me with your friendship and encouragement. I read your poem as well; it is incredibly beautiful. Congratulations to you as well on your well-deserved placement :)
Anaya Avatar
May 22, 2026 at 9:11 AM
I love the images, & that a muse & the keeper is there with you, enjoyed. Congratulations on your placement, BJ!
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Thank you so much Anaya, your sweet visit and comment truly lifts my day, thank you for visiting my secret garden, I read yours too, and I was blessed beyond words. I just loved it, congratulations to you as well! <3
One Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I really loved the imagery that flows throughout this poem and adds to the poetic nature of the poem.. I can feel the sacredness of your heart and how only real love is worthy of it... congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Thank you so much Silent One, I loved the theme and I am so honored to have participated, and that my poem placed in your beautifully stirring contest Thank you! I hope that you have a truly blessed day my friend :)
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