Saturday, August 12, 2023

August in Vintage Grace Gardens

 


The neighborhood is turning
 into a brilliant display of pinks, reds, 
and lavender. 
Every year I am surprised by the display.
 How do I forget from one year to another?

On the front porch there is blooming
 a bromeliad that I have been watching for 5 years.
Hot red is the color of this sun impatient- 
just setting fire to a pot of blooms.
So many pretty flowers 
to view in the garden in August.

I deadheaded the phlox 
and it is back again.

The hydrangea are showing off.
But, I know by the night sounds 
that summer is waning.
That is a bit sad, of course.
Bloom well dear plants, bloom well.
The days are getting shorter.

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