The Daisy

The daisies lie beneath the ground. There’s not a sign of one around. Just like an army lying low, They wait there for their troops to grow. They seem to wait until they’re free, Then rise above for all to see. So straight they stand, with heads held high, In masses ‘long the roads they…

To the Dandelion

Oh dandelion tell me why, You’re such a naughty flower. There’s nothing that I wouldn’t try, To take away your power. You’re everywhere you shouldn’t be, My lawn is quite a mess. I mow you down and then I see, You’ve passed another test. It’s very say the way you grow, And take up all…

The Land Where I Live

I live in a land where the small boats sail Far out in the ocean with ease. I live in a land where the wind and the gale Has buried large ships in the sea. I live in a land where the sun shines so warm And the sky is so very blue. I live…

Perennial Jitters

With winter gone and springtime here, I dug my garden deep this year. I thinned some plants and moved some too, To make my garden look like new. It grew a while, quite well behaved, But then became far much too brave. When ‘Foxglove’ thought that it could be, A miniature ‘Bleeding Heart’ you see,…

Oh Robin Red Breast

Oh robin red breast on my lawn, The ground is cold, the wind is strong. You spent your winter far from here. Who told you summer time was near? If I were you, I’d choose to stay, In sunny south with warmer days, And start the journey northern bound, When winter chill has left the…

Stepping Stones

I took a walk one sunny day, Along a peaceful spot. I’d only gone a little way, Before I had to stop, For suddenly the path turned wet, I thought I’d sink right in. Not wanting to go back just yet, I looked around, and then, A stepping stone, it caught my eye, Just lying…