The Garden of Gratitude

In the disarray of tumbled stone The garden lay outstretched in bloom Inviting the traveled and wearied guest To blaze the trail to obliging rest Fleeing the disparity from toil and strife We search for a place of harmonious life A hermitage of solace and repose We find peace for the castaway within the thorny rose Our flowering soul unfolds in bloom With the budding delight of love that looms In amaranth vines and wildflowers hue Unraveling our silence embracing its debut The perfect union of calm and hush does decree A beauteous portrait of wild bird song tranquility Its song, its joy gives countenance and grace While the warming sun caresses our blissful face The golden stillness of this refuge imparts The serene garden where gratitude adorns the heart August 20, 2019 Favorite Word Poetry Contest Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke