Time to Write a Poem

April 30, 2022 This Morning's Stroll

This Morning's Stroll

fragrant Rosemary
greets me as I step outside
the air calm and cool

tight coral rose buds
promise to open anon
dew on velvet sheath

Sweet Williams compete
with Santa Barbara daisies
to climb rock border

Bodega Blues
hold their own against Royal
Iris, both stand tall

loaded with sweet fruit
good year for my lemon tree
one picked for later

golden poppies face
the warming spring sun with joy
brilliance on display

high grasses still wet
kissed by coastal morning mist
soak my sandalled feet

I approach the woods
my redwood sanctuary
brings me clarity
                    ~~jvg

Prompt: "April 30 Poem--Multiple choice"