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March 6, 2020

Paint Chip Poetry Prompt #10

We are at week 10 and spring is on its way. That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it because spring is what the world needs. Oh wait, that’s our prompt for the week: what the world needs. And the paint chip words are aboretum, pool, dandelion, cotton candy, wonderful...

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June 20, 2019

Plenty

Don’t fret tiny hummingbird There’s plenty to go around The flowers all are blooming Still I hear your worried sound You chirp in the cedar tree When a fellow bird comes ’round As if you think there’s not enough Though sweet nectar does abound _____________________________...

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May 1, 2019

May Day

My eyes have seen the bleeding hearts and iris bursting forth All the lilacs blooming with their intoxicating scent Yesterday was April, now my favorite month is here Divine creation reveals to us its most beautiful vibrant colors All the perennial flowers blooming in God’s...

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April 20, 2019

The ABCs of Flowers

All through spring and summer flowers Bloom bright and fair Crocus are the first to pop Dauntless even in snow Each daffodil and tulip will Fetch a joyful smile Grape hyacinth are faithful and Heliotrope waft a captivating scent Iris stand tall and proud as...

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April 7, 2019

Spring

Spring has sprung A song is sung By every sparrow and hummingbird Rain comes down With a pounding sound On all the azaleas and daffodils Blooms are bursting For bees who are buzzing Pollinating flowers and trees Next will be summer My favorite season When...

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July 26, 2018

Wedding Flowers

I gave the florist clear instructions My wedding bouquet was to include White roses — I am worthy of you Blue carnations — yes, no, maybe? White daisies — innocence The perfect bouquet To greet the guests To adorn the altar Alas, she got it wrong Or maybe she was right...

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May 4, 2018

Praise Like a Psalm

The other morning, I read Psalm 148 at the beginning of my prayer time. As I began to pray, this poem of praise was inspired. Praise the Lord! Praise Him, red dirt road …iris beginning to bloom Praise Him, purple bearded …iris with buds galore...

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April 30, 2018

My English Garden

Is it really a walk if the farthest you get is your own backyard? I say yes, yes it is. And a beautiful walk indeed when lavender and candytuft, bleeding hearts and lilac trees, are in bloom, iris are promising color soon. Besides, my little...

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March 19, 2018

Goodbye Winter

Goodbye winter you are dismissed you won’t be missed I’m delighted to say spring is on its way It’ll be here tomorrow driving out sorrow caused by winter blues your white and gray hues Vibrant colors will abound from flowers all around Sun shining bright...

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