Jasminum grandiflorum
Spiralling with no decorum
Braiding lilac tree of purple
Interlacing to encircle
Underneath the scented tree
Dances the honey bee
Tall heads of lavandula
Sway with small petunia
The garden wall displays a banner
Of pink clematis montana
Soft pastels parade and flatter
Like the prunus serrulata
Pirouetting ballerinas
With skirts of white gardenias
Elegant show of fashion
Intently and with passion
Classic petals of the rosa
Hug together much closer
For perfumes made in summer
In a jar, for dear Mother
Garden of timeless botanics
Stimulating with aromatics
Memories conjured by smell
Casting a magical spell
May 21, 2014 at 5:38 pm
There are so few poems about the sense of smell. Perfect!
May 21, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Hi Lisa, thank you so much for the comment and encouragement.
May 24, 2014 at 12:10 am
Love the photo and the eloquent poem!
May 24, 2014 at 4:27 pm
Thank you so much for your lovely comment.
May 28, 2014 at 6:11 pm
Lovely! I think this is the first time I’ve seen someone come up with a rhyme for “grandiflorum”! 🙂
May 30, 2014 at 3:29 pm
Haha…..I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for the great comment 🙂