In the garden
the Daisies
lift their faces
to the sun
with petals
of pearl white and
brilliant butter yellow,
lacey edged Iris of
pink, soft cream
grow into the light,
peach Lilies search upward
grow higher in brilliant
free-flowing style,
violet Roses of
soft rich velvet
lift their hearts
to mid-day’s golden orb
Hollyhocks sway, dance
ever higher toward the bright.
If we turn away from the shadows
like the flowers, we’ll see only light
