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a hot summer’s day

there’s not a cloud in the sky

bathed in dazzling light

a vase of sunflowers

glow golden yellow

I sweep away leaves

from the inscription

on the garden path

a quote from Basho

taking me by surprise

you bring sunshine

into the house

and into my life

a vase of daffodils

on the dining table

sunflowers

bow their wilting heads

mourning the end of summer

i wonder where the year went

first evening chill

in the small garden

of an old people’s home

tall pink flowers bloom

nodding gently

in the fading light

beautiful day in

the botanical gardens

flowers, plants and trees

weaving together

stories of our family

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