A Stone Nature Garden
The little graveyard lies secluded
on a shady country back lane
It was early morning when upon it I came
Large trees overlooking a peaceful lily pond
There damp ferns unfurl their leafy frond
The dragon flies drone over the frogs lily pad
On the lane with fishing pole passes a small lad
Startling a few rabbits into the hedgerow
As whistling down the lane he does go
Birds can be seen going about here and there
They are gathering food without a moments care
From beyond the stone angel on the hill
Two deer walk out and for a moment are still
Beholding this place of rest of humankind
Before following their path that does wind
In the pond squirrels are reflected in the trees above
Along with the many stones that were placed with love
In the summer's heat I heard the locust's shrill cry
The wildflowers that grow here are a treat to my eye
Butterflies choose the flowers they love best
There is so much life in this place of rest
A mockery of those lying sleeping
No... perhaps a promise...
Of God's keeping
© Faye Sizemore August 23 2002
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