Sunflowers
Roses
Vines and shrubs
Summer sun
Tucking away
Behind the trees
Slight crisp breeze
I am in awe
Of your beautifully crafted garden
Strategically planted
Enthusiastically nurtured
Me eyes follow the fences
To where they meet
My sight widens
To all of our neighbors gardens
Transporting me to Europe
Italy to be exact
Sometimes for a second
Other moments linger
I familiarize my feelings
From when I visited Italy
Many years ago
Oh how I wish I could be there again
But i’m not
I am here
In New Jersey
Admiring your beautiful garden
And where our backyards touch
For today, that must be enough.
Thank you so much.
