Jeanne Mcgee Poet Free verse

One Hundred Thirty-Six Pretty Petals

Inside twinkling eyes of nights bloom
          Garden flowers whisper
      Peeking through tree branches, heads nod
         Vines twine graceful arbor crown

              Rows covered with pretty petals
                   Faces of sunflowers
                       Dream of tomorrows honey bee 
                          Sleepy yawns of sweet peas

                      Early morning darkness shrouds daisy
                  Happy go lucky petals
              Spin cartwheels across the night sky
          Honeysuckle smiles grace fence

             Veil of mist twirling through hearth
                 Maiden’s shy smile sleeping
                      Exuberant gaze waiting brightly
                           Bluebell colors swirl
              
                         Dew drops dripping off Iris tongues
                      Moon beams warm tulips
                  Kiss of starlight rejoice each rose
              Pepper nasturtium petal

           Under Hostas' green leaf shelter
        Nestles dainty slippers 
           Woven of heaven’s sweet scents
                Garlands adorn the sky

                     Pirouette back down to earth
                         And open the garden gate
                              Dawn’s an hour’s chime away
                                    In mystical days of June

BRIAN'S CHOICE X,any form,any theme Poetry Contest
2nd Place
written August 23, 2019

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John Hamilton June 3, 2020 at 8:53 PM Wow Jeanne you really know about a flower garden, such exquisite detail you paint, glad this got a top win! Just beautiful!

Joanna Daniel May 29, 2020 at 9:22 AM Lovely imagery and landscape, Jeanne:)

Caren Krutsinger May 28, 2020 at 3:07 PM Ah, such a wonderful image - poem and photography; I am wondering if they are both your creations. Jeanne Mcgee May 28, 2020 at 3:32 PM yes indeed they are! I am just getting my 2nd book of poetry and photography published with Lulu press...and that poem is in there. But I think with a different photo...I have so many,,flowers being one of the things I love to photograph.

Elaine George May 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM What a beautiful scene you have created with your poetic talent. Thank you for sharing, Dear Jeanne. Sincerely, Elaine Jeanne Mcgee May 28, 2020 at 3:33 PM Hi Elaine, one of my favorite places is Buchart gardens in Canada on Vancouver Island. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem.

Jan Allison May 27, 2020 at 2:31 PM an absolute joy to read Jeanne I love everything about it and the formatting is superb, I predict a high placement with Brian - into my faves:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf May 27, 2020 at 12:13 PM Love the animated personification by which you bring this gorgeous garden to life. Really impressively penned, Jeanne! A FAVE for me! Keep smiling, Gershon