SPRING IS HERE

SPRING IS HERE

The seasons are changing

Winter is gone

Days getting longer

Spring on the run.

Spring bulbs all finished

Blossoms all gone

A warmth in the air

Summer coming on.

The shadows are different

It’s light when I rise

I have noticed how much clearer

The blue of the skies.

The evenings are longer

Picnic time once again

The smell of the warm earth

After showers of rain.

Jasmine scented breezes

Wafting to my door

Reminding me how glad I am

That it’s springtime once more.

©  Linda J. Vaughan

SPRINGTIME IN PHILADELPHIA

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SPRINGTIME IN PHILADELPHIA

It's springtime in Philadelphia 

And the daffodils are in bloom

Sunshine can be seen again 

From the windows of each room.

The sky is blue with wispy clouds of white

And warmth is in the air again,

Spring blossoms grace the streets once more

And sometimes showers of spring rain,

The seasons now are changing 

Bringing joy to a special heart

There's been an aching and a longing

For spring days to finally start.

There is digging, weeding and planting

And soon new growth will appear

Beautiful flowers and garden herbs

Hearts to encourage and cheer,

So many miles from Philadelphia 

Autumn is showing her face,

The days are getting shorter 

And winter is coming apace.

Autumnal days and hours,

Leaves of every hue

There is a chill in the air this morning

And a very heavy dew.

Temperatures are much the same 

On both sides of the world

But here in Adelaide leaves are falling

For you tiny buds uncurled.

I bless the changing of the seasons

And the sharing from the heart

Of all the joys and pleasures 

Of which these seasons are a part.

I long for cooler weather

Relief from summer haze

While your heart is yearning 

For the warmth of summer days.

Iced tea in the garden for you,

Lazy days upon the shore,

Hot chocolate and fireside for me

I could not wish for more.

You will read your books beside the sea

Under shelter from the sun

Days will be long and lazy

Children playing  having fun.

I'll find a fireside chair and curl up

My book, my coffee and a cake

Oh how I love the changing seasons

And the joys that they make.

We are blessed to see another season

Of change and nature's growth 

With thankful hearts we welcome 

The changes for us both.

For Joseph in Philadelphia 

© Linda J. Vaughan

10th. April 2013 in Adelaide.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO YOU

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO YOU.

I wish you love

And truth and peace,

Days in the sun

To find release.

I wish you health

And happy days,

Someone to appreciate

Your kind and caring ways.

I wish for you a challenge

And that you are equal to the task

The love of friends and family

And all that you may ask.

I wish you the joy of a winter walk

And sunshine after rain.

I wish for you roses, violets ~

Daffodils when springtime comes again.

I wish for you self courage

Laughter and some tears.

I wish for you smiles

And someone to wipe your tears.

I wish for you some kindness

From the people that you meet.

I wish you warmth and safety

And a journey that is sweet.

Happy Birthday my sweet friend

May diamonds fill your sky,

May you always pose the question

And find the reasons why.

I wish you a flower strewn pathway,

Special hours and special days

Your family to love you 

For all your loving ways.

© Linda J Vaughan

CHANGES OF THE SEASONS

CHANGES OF THE SEASONS

In the Fairy Garden 

The seasons now are changing

and busy Fairy folk

Will soon be rearranging.

 

Spring flowers are now blooming

and fragrance fills the air

Fairy garden beds all tidy

and tended with such care.

 

It is a busy time for Fairies

As they flit from here to there.

Sweeping away the cobwebs

As they extend their care.

 

But they have Fairy relatives

On the other side of the world

Who now will face a winter

With petals and leaves all curled.

 

Some of you farewell winter

and hope for warmer days,

Such special times in the garden

For all your fairy ways.

 

Some Fairies now are flitting

Among the summer's last blooms

Making way to sweep away the leaves

With their little Fairy brooms.

 

So if you are a fairy 

With summer on the way,

Enjoy each day of warmth 

And every summer day.

 

But if the days are shortening for you

And winds are strong and cold

Be safe my little Fairy friend ~

Enjoy your days of gold.

 

To all the little Fairy folk

Who bring to us such pleasure

Enjoy the changing of the seasons

And always the memories treasure.

© Linda J. Vaughan

A NORTHERN HEMISPHERE SPRINGTIME

A NORTHERN HEMISPHERE SPRINGTIME

The daffodils are blooming

And spring is in the air,

The sky above is bluer

And days are fine and fair

I think of you so often

And wish that I was there.

Know that my thoughts are with you

And that I send my care.

I wish that I could share your springtime

And the flowers as they bloom,

But I have a photograph

Which sits across my room.

In my imagination I see you walking

With pansies at your feet

A spring in your step and a smile

For those you happen to meet.

I feel the sense of wonder

When spring is all around

A sense of coming home

Where joy and peace is found.

My thoughts are with you as you walk

And take in all the scene

A very special season

When grass again is green.

May your heart be wonder filled

As you touch the dark brown earth,

The miracle of springtime,

A special time of rebirth.

May snowdrops ring their tiny bells 

And the daffodils be straight and strong,

May the spring time music play

And may you hear it's song.

© Linda J. Vaughan

15th. March 2012

SPRING GARDEN

SPRING GARDEN

I walked today in spring’s damp garden

And saw the violets in bloom.

A fresh cool breeze caressed me

And I smelled the sweet perfume.

The daffodils were dancing

And bending as I passed

The heady scent of hyacinths

Gave me memories to last.

White petals from the blossom

Of the old faithful almond tree

An avenue of blossoms pink

As far as the eye could see.

The days are getting longer

And perfume is in the air

The roses are in bud at last

And days are clear and fair.

It is time for planting of seedlings

Tomatoes and lettuce and such

Setting blossoms will soon become

The sweetest of summer fruit.

Springtime brings us changes

As the seasons come and go

I will always remember the violets

And the perfume that I know.

Linda J. Vaughan

September 2^nd. 2004