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Puzzle Path |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Puzzle patterns invite curious feet to follow the grey slate stones of the sculpted yet meandering pathway from curb sidewalk to latticed front porch. Black-eyed Susans and brilliant red and purple Salvias stand erect near flowing clumps of fragrant white Alyssum, which sweetens the air when gentle breezes blow. An ever-cheerful sunny Coreopsis smiles near a sweetly scented English Lavender as a majestic pink Bearded Tongue joyfully attracts wayward hummingbirds. Pastel pink Petunias and dazzling Ruby Begonias sit at the base of 40 year old proud Yews, standing like sentries on either side of the porch steps. Balloon flowers pop up next to a fast-growing creeping Thyme and a coy but eye-catching cobalt blue Lobelia, all seem subdued by a whimsical Stonehenge-like formation that invites one to ponder past and present. A nearby Azalea elegantly keeps to herself. Aromatic Rosemary complements French Lavender, while soft gray Sage and pale green Basil cuddle together near some wandering Mints. Yellow and burgundy Chrysanthemums find themselves scattered here and there, as do clumps of Iris and Fern. Assorted ‘free’ bloomers (weeds to some) fill in the empty spaces with their own palette choices. Rounding it all out are a myriad of crawling and flying things who seem convinced this paradise was designed for them. They'll get no argument from me. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
grand-fine Nature (and 'landscaping') write! v. serious and long-sustained applause!! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Sounds like heaven to me. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
What a wonderful way to wake up this Sunday morning, Kacy! I am going to remember the title of this poem for as long as I can, so that when things are too stressed in my life, I can escape into this beautiful garden corner which is a reminder that it is so possible for God and Man to sing the same song. This macrocosmic concept blends with its microcosmic elements to form a midicosmic masterpiece! W B Yeats would agree that this, too, is a place where "peace comes dropping slow"! Thank you for giving birth to this flower-scented haven, Kacy. - Owl |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kacy, A garden of aromas and clashing colors - that is in my mind from reading this poem. Oh, I do so love Rosemary and Lavendar and Basil and Loebelia. I love it all - and I want to grow Peonies! Beautiful, my friend. Just beautiful. Oh and the 'acrid perfume' poem I wrote. I was thinking you would know exactly what I meant as I posted it. xoxoxo Alison |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Bruce, Ida, Di, Ali: Thanks for visiting the garden puzzle path. I'm having fun putting this yardscape together! It really is growing like a puzzle, especially the walkway. A new ornamental maple tree will be added this fall, and hopefully a waterfall, Zen meditation bench, koi pond and modestly small vegetable garden next spring. How can one go wrong when creating a customized mini-paradise? I heartily encourage everyone to do this, whether it's indoors, on a deck or patio with pots, a standard city yard, or acreage! |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
I love this write so very much, Midnitesun! What a fine, fine world you have created, and thank you for inviting us in! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
ArtSolstice! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to read and comment! Your visits are greatly appreciated!!! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you, dear Kacy, for this exquisite view of your garden. I feel wrapped in Summer's luscious gifts and scents. Wonderful! Love, Margherita  "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kacy, I hope there will be more poems about it, as it grows, but if so, please let us know - either from the title or a note - that it is about this Puzzle Path garden. It would be lovely to read them in sequence. Please more Sassy the squirrel poems, too. - Owl |
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martiniat8 Senior Member
since 2003-06-21
Posts 897Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic |
as a majestic pink Bearded Tongue joyfully attracts wayward hummingbirds LOVE those lines!!! |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
I enjoyed this very much I could 'see' exactly what you were describing... I've taken a liking to flowers in recent years; thanks for the trip down the puzzle path |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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TheAnonDavid Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 237UK |
A garden is the greatest free show on earth; yes I am aware that there are often hours of back-breaking effort to get it looking just right but the best gardens seem to give the impression that they just 'happened' with no effort at all. This is a splendid read and worth reading again and again. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
just visiting this 'colorful' and refreshing 'penning' once more! continued applause! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you friends, for hanging out in my garden and stepping onto the puzzle path.  |
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