Hello Garden

Hello garden, my old friend,

nice of you to visit, yet

again.  It is true that an

ounce of bright renewal

can banish a half-year's-worth

of pining regret for what

once gave insouciant impetus

to the wondrous glory of life.

So glad to see you've survived

another winter's excess of 

unforgiving rancour; the miserable

blasts of that season have left

us reeling in dismayed disbelief,

relieved now by the benevolence

of spring's balming essence.

We bask in warmth, gentle rain

and unblinking sun beaming

permission to tender shoots

emerging from rich, damp soil.

So, hello you tulips and daffodils.

Welcome back, clematis, hydrangea

honeysuckle.  So good to see you,

bergenia, glorious Magnolia!