My lawn has many lovers The morning sun worships The dew-sprinkled blades of grass And with his rays like magic Turns each dew drop Into a sparkling gem Mushrooms and even an occasional toadstool Like to pay a visit to my lawn Deer love to nibble On the hedging cedars along its edge Moss keeps it green in winter Clover does the same in summer When the grass goes dormant and turns russet For I neither water nor fertilize Nor “herbicize” nor “pesticize” Wild rabbits relish the clover Robins find their sustenance as well Enjoying the short grass That makes it easier for them And every summer without fail Appears a tiny ruby of a flower I do not know her name She symbolizes beauty All of these lovers on my lawn Provide an advantage for me I seldom have to mow
GREAT PICTURES! LOVE THE SHARING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL LOVERS OF YOUR LAWN THAT CERTAINLY ARE A PLEASURE AND A HELP TO YOU...THANKS. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS
it makes me feel like a wild rose of summer , as I read this one. All the little and big creatures surrounding your place must be a relatively great experience to you from the robins, the deer, rabbits and all. I love critters from nature, in their natural settings. In England I saw a bird on it's nest the first day I was there when we went to some scenic place to picnic, it was black and I don't remember it's name. It was quite an experience to see those things in England, like a bird flying in front of our car on the road, and sheep in the fields, and I never got bored one moment I was over there.
It's as if that deer was looking straight into your soul, Regis! Lucky you:) I love encountering the wildlife in my backyard. I get deer, bunnies, coyote, owls, and turkeys. Your pictures and words capture the honor of interacting with nature. Nicely penned!
Sheila
I love how you balanced Nature with all the colors too Reg... Pink for the flower- and green -YOur pictures are captivating and so fitting for this Beautiful Sweet RAW Poem in Nature- I enjoyed your flow of imagery- a piece of earth not touched, Gods animals are so lucky... How Beautiful! The thought- Never to Mow and Beauty and life reigns- Thank YOU! Many HuGs 2 U- Lady,Sheee
"I seldom have to mow" you are fortunate to have lawn lovers helping you care for the lawn. Forest friends, and unamed flowers. Great poem and picture. Thanks, Henry
Romantic, idyllic, all around beautiful, Regis. It is clear to us that you are the lover...of all those 'lovers' and nature in general.
You never need to stray far to find topics for your poems. Your inner strength shines when you take up a pen to write down your observations...your appreciation, I should say.
I can tell you love nature and Gods blessings as much as I do.
True animal lovers have very special hearts. Your true self shows in your writing. Great job.
Love and Blessings,
Judith
Simply beautiful. Very lovingly observed and depicted. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of this deep inner peace. Enjoyed it very much. It makes me breathe deeply.
Reviewed by Joel Raja Kumar J (Reader)
Reviewed on March 23, 2005
Loving nature and loving the pets of nature are wonderful and yes, they refresh and help us more than we realize.
Sounds like a beautiful place. And judging from the photos you provided, I would say it is indeed. You are a lucky man to be able to enjoy it. And you are a compassionate human to provide for nature in natures way. ~ Sara
Dearest Regis,
An enchanting delight. An insight into both the beauty of your world and the beauty of your soul. Nobody can express as you do.
Never stop writing. You are the true poet.
love Chanti
Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on March 22, 2005
This instantly put a smile on my face!! Love the cute photos, nice work there! You kept this light and fresh which really brings across the feeling of being outside in spring. It awakens the senses because of your word choice. Thanks for the smile today, I will have to come back and read this when I am down:)
Funny(especially ending) and touching.This bucolic poem is about what life's about:creation,regeneration,a cycle... I really like it because it portrays nature , animals, and love of living.
A celebration of Life! anne Pawlak.
i see why you wrote me: we seem to share a similar sensibility about the sacred in life. i like the concept in this poem and i can feel or imagine i feel the author's deep reverence almost aching reverence for all that is good.
What an original lawn! Fact that you "seldom have to mow" must leave precious good moments to compose such wonderful poetry! Artwork is beautiful, how perfect must be the Creator! And it is to Him alone worship is due.
I love the visuals, the thoughts, and the sentiments. I see it more as something you could create a very short story of, more as sentences, and telling the story about The Lovers on My Lawn.
I really like your photos, but specially the Mushroom...it draws me in for some reason.
ann
... Sounds like Eden to me, Regis, and have to agree: don't mow, just take advantage of the desire to ROLL there instead! This just sounds altogether too tempting...!! LOL Kate xx
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on March 19, 2005
"For I neither water nor fertilize
Nor “herbicize” nor “pesticize”...
We speak of loving nature, then do horrendous things to destroy or to poison it. Regis, this is not just magical, vivid poetry, it is a tribute to the wonders that cost nothing because they are priceless.
You have fed my thoughts with joy, my head with beauty and my admiration for who you are with deep caring. My, but this is a wonderful mind-picture of a poem. Yes, indeed! (smile) katy xox
Natures beautiful landscaping...can't get any better, I'm thinking. Your 'wildflower' looks similar to a morning glory - could it be? Lovely view...lovely verse, Regis!
Sounds like my kind of lawn! Very peaceful sounding, I am jealous! ;) Silver
Reviewed by Kathleen Herrick (Reader)
Reviewed on March 19, 2005
I hate mowing because I have allergies but, if nature could do it for me I'd be grateful too. Your gratitude is obvious and pleasure in nature very refreshing. TY
Regis...wonderful picture to go along with this natural write of yours...this is very very lovely...I rate this write of yours very high cause am die hard fan of mother nature...I love nature just like you my friend....your lawn is heavenly my friend...it is very very beautiful....cheers...love n luck...Bhuwan from Nepal.
Wish that was the case here, Regis...I gotta buy a new lawn mower soon...sounds a beautiful lawn you have as well as a great place to live and see Nature surrounding you...ed
That's a plus huh, Regis? Not having to mow (giggles). I like this a whole lot REgis, cause there is beauty in nature, and nature is love. I also like the pictures you took to enhance this nicely penned poem of beauty. When we lived in Central Wisconsin in a mobile home trailer, the deer would come and sit by the edge of our lawn, when we had cookouts...and yes Regis (giggles again), they were invited to the cookout too. it is such a wonderful thing to be able to bond with nature, for that is what our souls are made of. May the Lord be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love, joy to the world, peace on erth, & (((HUGS))), Barbie
This is a beautiful write, Regis and one that makes me so glad that Spring is on its way. I too am an Organic Gardener, so I appreciate that you don't use chemicals that are unfriendly to the earth and to those who reside upon her.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)
Reviewed on March 18, 2005
A Beautiful World outside your window. A world of love and life. How Wonderful and Peaceful! I could use your Beautiful friends to help with the mowing of my yard. ( :
no poisons, that's nice.
Reg this poem is beautful and brings such a smile and envy of your world, your everyday life.
Thank You So much.
Reg is a photographer and poet magnificent! Many talents!
I love your stuff and your world seen through your window.
love Traceyxo
He does live in heaven. from pictures seen, sure looks like it to me!
Sounds like heaven, Regis! My yard has a lot of grass, Crepe Myrtles with different color blooms, red Cana Lilies which the hummingbirds like, and see's a big variety of other birds which I feed, opossums which make their way in, and squirrels which climb over the fence. They hang upside down trying to eat the cracked corn I have in the feeder for the birds. I also have a lot of frogs that like the flower beds up against the house. I love watching all of them.
Thank you for sharing your little peice of heaven, Regis. My "lovers" are of the bird variety, now. The creekside is bare on one side from people wanting to trim and domesticate every green thing living. So of course, the raccoons are gone. There used to be whole families. We even had coyote traveling along the stream. How I wish I lived on what looks like the edge of wildland like you do! The only wild mammals I've seen are possum and jack-rabbits. As I live within the city limits, am forced to mow and hold mother nature at bay. But like you, I don't use herbicides nor pesticides. Because of this, I am rewarded with surprise wildflowers and butterflys in the summer...
Now I can't wait for better weather.
Birds, rabbits, and skunks are what I get.
I like the skunks. They take food from my hand, and they don't smell unless you mean harm.
It is disconcerting to lie in a recliner looking at stars and see that big bushy tail go by...and my brother says, "Shark."
:)
John
Regis this is totally gorgeous! Besides being so full of whimsy, the pics are wonderful and having this right on your own lawn is a gift to
treasure! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Love,
etw
Reviewed by M. B. (Reader)
Reviewed on March 18, 2005
Regis, you live in a veritable paradise! Lucky lucky you!
I enjoyed LOVER ON MY LAWN and will admit I had some risque thoughts when spying the title and before reading. LOL
LOVERS is so cleverly portrayed I could see the dew jewels and the mushrooms and deer... You are a beautiful writer, Dear Regis.
To be at one with Mother Nature... now that's "lovers on the lawn."
Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on March 18, 2005
I put down stuff out back to kill ticks but on my front lawn I don't the back is where my dogs run but I put animal friendly stuff down. I have several pairs of rabbits that come each year. I even like the skunk that visits and she knows we won't hurt her. I love this poem Regis.
Beautiful words and pictures, Regis. Remember, I've warned you about showing me pictures of your environment. ;-) ~~Nordette
Reviewed by Monette Bebow-Reinhard (Reader)
Reviewed on March 18, 2005
I love your lawn! I want a lawn like that! I love how you describe it, a reflection of the way we should treat all of the Earth - but don't. Thanks for sharing!
Monette
Children will enjoy reading and hearing about the silly antics of a puppy still learning how to be a good listener. This story is about Riley, a cute, little, rescue puppy who gets into all sorts of predicaments.
Jason Donovan has a secret.
The Clere's Restaurant's drama has been unfolding in front of his eyes. If he can see it, so can the restaurant's other guests. But there's something the servers aren't telling him, and he will get to the bottom o
Perry Conners, Arizona tycoon and soon-to-be politician, can't sleep or make love anymore, and he's losing all sense of reality. Is it the Devil's fault?
Share
Print
Save
Follow
Sheila
beautiful piece..
Vesna*
Just let it grow,
and grow, and grow, and grow.
Hank
You never need to stray far to find topics for your poems. Your inner strength shines when you take up a pen to write down your observations...your appreciation, I should say.
Gina
True animal lovers have very special hearts. Your true self shows in your writing. Great job.
Love and Blessings,
Judith
Love from India - Joel -
excellent poem
inspires love and life enjoyed
An enchanting delight. An insight into both the beauty of your world and the beauty of your soul. Nobody can express as you do.
Never stop writing. You are the true poet.
love Chanti
A celebration of Life! anne Pawlak.
EDL
Grand write!
Pat.
Stunning visuals add so much dimension to a poem that is exceptionally versed and rhymed ... perfection my friend!!
Blessings,
Robert
Sandie Angel a.k.a. Sandie May Angel :o)
pax A
Reindeer
Best regards,
Safi
I really like your photos, but specially the Mushroom...it draws me in for some reason.
ann
Nor “herbicize” nor “pesticize”...
We speak of loving nature, then do horrendous things to destroy or to poison it. Regis, this is not just magical, vivid poetry, it is a tribute to the wonders that cost nothing because they are priceless.
You have fed my thoughts with joy, my head with beauty and my admiration for who you are with deep caring. My, but this is a wonderful mind-picture of a poem. Yes, indeed! (smile) katy xox
Peace, Carole
Sounds like my kind of lawn! Very peaceful sounding, I am jealous! ;) Silver
Paul;-]
Nature deserves a place to play and be happy.
Blessings,
Joseph
Beautiful work Regis
love the imagery
William .....Peace
Almost sounds like my Garden of joy!!
Pretty gardens I must say.....if only mine was a real as yours!!
Much Love TinkaS
"If I have to...Then I may as well be."
Take care,
Sherry
no poisons, that's nice.
Reg this poem is beautful and brings such a smile and envy of your world, your everyday life.
Thank You So much.
Reg is a photographer and poet magnificent! Many talents!
I love your stuff and your world seen through your window.
love Traceyxo
He does live in heaven. from pictures seen, sure looks like it to me!
Great poem!
Birds, rabbits, and skunks are what I get.
I like the skunks. They take food from my hand, and they don't smell unless you mean harm.
It is disconcerting to lie in a recliner looking at stars and see that big bushy tail go by...and my brother says, "Shark."
:)
John
treasure! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Love,
etw
I enjoyed LOVER ON MY LAWN and will admit I had some risque thoughts when spying the title and before reading. LOL
LOVERS is so cleverly portrayed I could see the dew jewels and the mushrooms and deer... You are a beautiful writer, Dear Regis.
~ Mari
Nor “herbicize” nor “pesticize”
And that's truly a marvelous type lawn - and those are marvelous pictures of those lovers on your lawn - may they always frolic there.
Monette
good writeon the wonders of the world 'round us
john+
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Stunning photos.
You have a slice of heaven on earth..
Your Friend, TRASK
A most beautiful tribute to Mother Nature and her creatures--Ed K. will love this as much as I. Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)