Unexpected Joy

Unexpected Joy


My flower garden is a gift
There is nothing that can compare.
Cool soil gets beneath my nails
A sweet breeze blows through my hair.

The song of a colorful bird
In a feeder that stands close by
Salty sweat as it drips and stings
Pooling in corner of my eye.

Time passes quickly, cares melt away
Serenity overtakes my soul
With love and anticipation
Colorful world of green and gold.

There is something about my garden
That evokes hope in what will be.
Possibly a patch of Lilies
Or maybe just a patch of weeds.

Whatever comes from my toiling
In this blend of soil and love
I am thankful for the pleasures
Of delicate blessings from above.