DAY 22 - June 14, 2012

SHE'S THE QUEEN OF MY GARDEN

She's a a tiny bit invasive

But I'm pleased that she is here

Dressed up in her finest lace

She's sweet and such a dear

I know that she's a poser

But I'll honour her anyway

I very much enjoy her face

And I'd like for her to stay

My dragon's blood flows freely

Across her delicate feet

Guarding and protecting her

As she takes her royal seat

The protective maple shades her

From the sun and pouring rain

They understand her fragility

From here she'll surely reign

The hosta bows its gorgeous leaves

Just past the eunonymous bush

While the garden fairies play hide'n seek

Under a mushroom's tush

She admires the long beards of my goats

Their slender blossoms do quiver

Delighted by the coreopsis blooms

And their golden crowns grow bigger

Across the way the daisies grow

Their smiling faces so sweet

They hope to get a glance of her

Before the moon dances at her feet

The willow weeps his tears of joy

At the sight of this magical being

The beautiful mallow with the purple flowers

Do their best to cover the scene

My garden is a wonderful place

A wonderful place to be

Where I can go and be myself

With my new friend...The Queen.

© Sherry Irvine – June 14, 2013