August 10, 2020 by Victoria C. Slotto

dVerse Quadrille–Alternative Poetry

Photo: V. Slotto
English Peas

Alternative Poetry

Our garden is my poem
and my prayer.
I wander through bright colors,
aroma-filled joy.
For now, my pen, abandoned,
lies in wait.
I hurry to the one
needing my care,
and leave behind lavender-
scented air.
Love blooms this moment,
here or there.

Photo: V. Slotto

Today I am guest-hosting for dVerse Quadrille. The word for this prompt is GARDEN, reflecting one of the joys of summer. In August, the harvest begins to reach its peak. Farmers and backyard growers rejoice in the fruits (and veggies and flowers) of their labor. I hope to see many of you at the pub, sipping and sharing your word-gardens. Victoria

June 2, 2015 by Victoria C. Slotto

Iris

Photo: David Slotto

iris

bearded irises

like so many tongues of fire

consume my garden.

Photo: wikipedia

earthworm

digging damp spring soil,

i disrupt your enterprise;

back to work my friend.

Linked to dVerse Poetics where Patti Wolfe invites us to share our Microworlds. I’ve spent the better part of the past week or more in the garden, so this was perfect timing.

April 27, 2014 by Victoria C. Slotto

Walking the Garden of a California Beach Community

Photo: almosteden.com

Banks of Star Jasmine,
intoxicating fragrance
borne on April breeze.

Oh, Queen of the Nile,
dazzling purple blossoms
ready to explode.

Photo: easytogrowbulbs.com

I have limited Internet access for a few days. Will return visits when I get back home. Happy Open Link Night!

July 8, 2013 by Victoria C. Slotto

Monday Meanderings–The Flower Garden

Photo Credit: V. Slotto

After a busy weekend for many of us celebrating a holiday, I thought it would be good to start the new week with a moment’s reflection.

I took the photos of the Yucca and Smoke Bush at neighborhood homes the rest are from chez nous.

Here’s a Mr. Linky to this post in case you want to add a link to some photos of your garden. Or perhaps you’ll be inspired to write a poem based on a photo from your own garden or, if you like, use one of these. Take a few moments to enjoy the beauty of nature before charging back to whatever awaits you at work or wherever the day will take you.

An aside–a special thank you to Laurie Kolp who took the time to read and review my novel, “Winter is Past,” on Amazon.com

Oops. Had this scheduled for the wrong date!