Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, MY GARDEN, by HAZEL HANNA


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MY GARDEN, by                    
First Line: Bluebells are nodding / so quaintly nearby
Last Line: Elves, toads and bees.
Subject(s): Summer


Bluebells are nodding
So quaintly nearby;
Poised in the air
Is a pert butterfly,

Bees, nectar-laden,
Are flying so slow
I almost can touch them
As past me they go.

A humming bird comes,
And then quickly it dips
Into some lovely flower,
And hastily sips,

Then swiftly away
On the soft summer air,
And leaves me alone
In my garden there.

My thoughts try to follow
But lazily stop,
As I watch a small toad
Going hoppity-hop.

He spies a big fly,
And before I can think
The fly disappears
As quick as a wink!

The flowers nod gaily,
And talk 'mong themselves;
I think very likely
They're hiding some elves.

But I'll not disturb them,
They're part of the plan
To help us see beauty
Wherever we can.

How lovely a place
Is my garden to me,
With flowers and butterflies,
Elves, toads and bees.





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