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There is nothing so abundant as late July in New England…
Everything is in a tear to bloom at once
the convergence of summer – overwhelming in sight
Everywhere I look is a delight….!
full-flown butterfly bushes swaying, purple and white
abundant impatiens crowding my sight
the last fling of shastas, gold and white
marguerites nodding yellow and bright
brown-eyed susans in golden might
pink phlox bowing gently
Purple-pink echinacea
folding back upon their cones
herbs and vegetables, fully grown
offering each their yield
savory, crispy,
sun warmed and deliciously
ripe
Purple hostia in graceful array
‘gainst the backdrop of trees display
a gracious border twixt garden and wood –
the lilies bloom, orange and white
the Mandevilla climbs in bright sunlight
The Rose of Sharon in stately bloom
crowns the lawn in breathtaking sight
our chipmunk runs over my foot in fright –
a little visitor taking delight
in the garden of summer,
New England’s explosion
of life and color