The full circle of the seasons touches the garden like all creation.

Ron

Wonderful, Peter as is the quote "The kiss of the sun..." for it truly is a kiss.

Would that this world's "leaders" had half the sensitivity and conscientiousness displayed by this poem's extraordinary gardner. A marvelous work sumptuous with color and spiritual depth.
Aberjhani

Outstanding words of wisdom Peter...for unto everything their is a season...enjoyed this walk with you.

Allen

What a lovely offering this is!! Rich in beauty and a message that should be taken to heart..))

Myrna

It always wise to sit back and count our blessings - and I can't think of a better place than in one's garden, Peter.

And I love that little Gurney poem in your intro.

This is a great write here, excellent as always, write on and be blessed
God Bless
Michelle~

Your poetry has a resonance that reaches into and out of all aspects of life. It is inspiring how much radiates from such a simple activity like working in a garden. Lovely to read. Cheerio, Kathy.

I counted my latent blessings and assets
that I still have health and vigor in full measure"
Definite blessings dearest Peter! Your health seems to flourish like the garden in you pic ... with fine chiselled abundance!!
Love, Suzie :-D

it takes a wise and inspired person to see universal beauty in the "small" acts of nature ... your garden grows well!

Very upbeat. I'm always envious of these garden photos! My garden is 'phases' away from such beauty, but I'm working on it.

Peter, I enjoyed this so very much. Your words put me in the garden with you, watching you quietly as did the robin. Fantastic poem.

Susan

This is a haven for the closest avenure to God and his nature. You make me proud and I know our Creator looks at the labor of love you've presented here in your pen and again in the beauty for peace and solitude. If only our world could be a place of beauty, safety, health, peace and spiritual harmony as it was in the beginning. Wow! You've given me a breath of peace for my eyes and my own peace within. I sure made a great choice in friends' with you.
Shalom!
Susan

What a spectacular and inviting garden you have here Peter. Is it yours? I love the softness of the greens, gray greens and the hints of purple...some of these are growing in my own perennisl border...and some in the woods beyond it. Your words rival the garden in the analogies of seasons of growth and "phases of life", the way you protect your heart from change as you would the roses from the weather, and not allowing corruption from outside to ruin plans as would the rust and soil would corrods your tools, while still providing protection for the seeds of tomorrow.

The garden has long been my salvation. I tend to lose all track of time there, and , like you, take pleasure in the labor of the heart. I gatherered seeds from daylillies where I was working this weekend knowing they would be ignored there, but flower if tended in my space.

This garden and this poem have Peter Paton written all over them!

Love,

Taylor

The nocturnal juxtapositions between nature and human evolvements
is graciously and enchantingly conveyed here. A delicate hand
and heart tends the soil and plants, while a keen mind and deeply
introspective soul emanates care, warmth and a subtly spiritual
stweradship and guardianship of blessings and beauties we behold
and cherish. Fantastic writing here Peter, so enjoyable! I love
your garden!

Phases is the name of my book of poems, Peter!!lol.A healthy gratitude is with you, and shows in this work. Love and hugs, Mary

Peter, the wealth of your own personal health and sound mind, are reflected in your gardening - and easily imagined - everything you put your hand to, especially, your poetry.

In my estimation, each poem is a multifaceted jewel, which you have diligently carved out, then polished...to a high-gloss finish.

Your garden is no exception...being equally as beautiful, as the others.

Love&Blessings, Rhonda

For (God) Knows Fall Of That Little Red Robin Perched On Spade Handle
So How Could Your Smallest Thoughts Be Missed--I Counted my Latent Thoughts And Assets That I Still Have My Health Vigor In Full Measure,i.e. MY SANITY...

I Love Photo Peter: It Is As Close To Garden Of (God) Most Humanity Will Ever Get To See Never Alone To Be...

TRASK

A wonderful garden, pure joy to visit, as is your beautiful poem to read!
Love and Peace, B&R

Took care of that chore yesterday as unwanted growth takes hold fast in hot weather. That pic shows one cared for garden and I agree with Dorothy Frances Gurneys poem. Your poems are like a well manicured garden, a delight to see and meditate upon.

Great offering Peter!!

Beautiful garden...well taken care off!!

Love Tinka

There was a great balance in this between nature and self. Very well written! If that is a picture of your own garden Peter, it looks very well cared for!

Richard Lloyd Cederberg

Dear Peter,
The theme of regeneration and cultivation resonates throughout this beautiful poem...the earthy qualities of life continuing are strong and vivid. So often robins are associated only with Christmas (perhaps a pertinent time given your theme here) yet I have two in my garden who continuously seem to be curious, inquisitive and more 'cheeky' as seasons change. As ever Peter this is just lovely.

Love Panda :)

Besides all of that, you can get some good "thinking" time while you are sprucing up the garden. Works with fishing too.

The garden can be very therapeutic, Peter. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Now I got the guilts........I should go out an weed......put away my shovels, because they are rusting, and do some fertilizing......
your care for the earth is beautiful, how you see things, always a pleasre to share.......ty
pax A

Beautiful, Peter, thank you!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Peter,

This is absolutely beautiful! Very well done; bravo!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D