The Frost

Get up at dawn, another late frost I look around ,and count the cost Baby apricots, fallen to the ground Grape flowers burnt crisp and brown Tomatoes, capsicums and sweetcorn All wilted and looking forlorn Beans on the trellis listlessly drooping Thinking of the work, my body is stooping But then as I continue to look around The beauty grabs my heart, so profound The puddles gleam like sheets of glass The paddock a carpet of glistening grass Spider webs hanging on fences everywhere Like crystal jewellery, so pretty and rare I breathe in the air crisp and clear And I feel so glad that I am here Because this fairyland means a glorious day Of warm bright sunshine coming my way So I put aside my worries and woes Smile and wait to see how this day goes. Enjoy natures gift given to me Without any debt, totally free