Crisp sunlight in May
Throwing kisses upon the long grass
Carpet of daffodils where
Bumble bees play and the
Sway of the gentle breeze upon
The washing line green and
Spattered with spiders’ webs
Sticky and clinging, glistening
The warm, husky bark of
A nearby dog, persistent, loyal
Echoing through the lilac trees
Sages and limes where
Little birds dance on the spindly
Branches and the edges of
Conifers bow, fan like to the
Earth and the cloudy blue sky above
Two shirts are hanging
Trying to dry
One blue, one pink
Cotton, giving each other
Hugs loving friendship
Complete acceptance
Peace and beauty untouched
While I stand chilly
Behind a plastic framed
Window, wearing Marigold gloves
Looking out into the garden
Where I too long to play.