Red Spotty Ladybirds Butterflies and Bees

My beautiful flower garden 
high up in the sky
is my penthouse apartment 
overlooking the sea
With balconies facing 
in every direction
and wonderful views 
that set my soul free

In ornamental pots 
of various sizes 
I grow roses
hydrangeas
and love in the mist
with lavenders
and clematis
too many to list
Often stray seeds 
are blown by the winds
sweet violets
blue forget me nots
these are but a few
taking root in my pots
as they hit the high spots

But many surprises 
reach for the sky
Such as slugs 
and snails 
but no puppy dog tails
Whilst hover flies hover  
for an afternoon snack
Red spotty ladybirds 
butterflies and bees
Mother Nature’s creatures ~ all of these 
bring my balconies alive
as sustenance they seek
for when their thirst is sated 
and they are fully gorged
and basking in the midday sun
oh such a treat for me to see 
each and every one

During autumn 
such works of art
are spider’s webs a golden hue
as beams of light from early sun
make twinkling diamonds 
on morning dew 
and sunbeams glisten through

But when 
    and how 
        did they arrive
upon my balconies six floors high 
    did they walk 
        or did they fly
or were they dropped down from the sky
from a passing seagull flying by

My beautiful haven with spectacular views
No lovelier place to reside could I choose

Written 30th July 2020

Contest Petal, buds, blossoms, bees, birds, butterflies! 
Sponsor Silent One
2nd Place

Contest COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE 22
Sponsor Brian Strand 
N/A
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Deepa Avatar
August 3, 2020 at 5:50 AM
Nice to see your balcony alive.Yours must be a amazing garden that is why there are lots of visitors:-) Congratulations on your wonderful win Ann mam:-)Keep inspiring and glowing. Take care.Best wishes from Deepa:-)
Gilmour Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 2:21 AM
Bless you Deepa and thank you for your lovely words and congratultions. Always good to hear from you my friend and keep safe. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Krutsinger Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 8:25 PM
I love it that you threw in "no puppy dog tails" that was my favorite part!
Gilmour Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 2:19 AM
Haha, yes, though I am not sure everyone 'got it', but so glad you enjoyed that part Caren, and of course that would appeal to your sense of fun, haha... With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Roper Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 8:53 AM
Even in the highest places insects seem to appear I see. Love the colorful poem, Ann, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Gilmour Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 2:16 AM
Thank you so much Eve and so happy your enjoyed my poem, that means a lot to me. Take care my friend, with kindest thoughts Ann xx
Mishra Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 3:17 AM
Oh that's such a magnificent garden you have Ann! With those lovely flowers and scenery I am sure the bees and butterflies find a way to visit it. Congratulations on your win. Much love :)
Gilmour Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 2:15 AM
Yes I love all my pots of plants and so do the bees and buterflies, but most of all I love that I am so close to the sky and witness the most magical sunrises and sunsets, they truly take my breath away! Thank you dear Aditi for your lovely words, with kindest thoughts Ann xx
Andresen Avatar
August 1, 2020 at 11:56 AM
- Sounds like you're in heaven, Ann ... a beautiful place :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gilmour Avatar
August 1, 2020 at 12:53 PM
I feel I am close to it sometimes as I am so high in the sky! Thank you dear Anne-Lise for your congratulations and lovely visit. Sending hugs and kindest thoughts Ann xx
One Avatar
August 1, 2020 at 8:23 AM
Do you really have a penthouse apartment, overlooking the sea? Sounds lovely.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Gilmour Avatar
August 1, 2020 at 8:58 AM
Yes I do SO, I count my blessings each and every day... Thank you so much for my placement in your contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Cunningham Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Sounds like a beautiful garden you have Ann, I love a colourful garden. Hope you had a good time away. Tom
Gilmour Avatar
August 1, 2020 at 9:03 AM
It is lovely to see all my pots full of flowers and no lawn to mow! Thanks Tom, yes Lynmouth was lovely and I enjoyed the change of scenery, though always good to get back home, don't you think? With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Pandit Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 7:27 AM
Much beauty and serenity in your garden Ann--quite a thrilling place to be in. I know you will win with this write.
Gilmour Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 7:33 AM
Thank you so much Vijay for your lovely comments and yes it is such a delightful place to live, high up away from the noise and bustle, a real haven of peace and serenity. I count my blessings each day that I am able to live here. Hoping you are well my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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