By Jim Bates
Summertime garden
Flowers so bright and cheerful
Refreshing the soul.
Early morning dew
Delightful dancing droplets
Sparkling in the sun.
Dragonflies darting
Through lush gardens reflecting
Sunset's fading light.
Deep blue turquoise sky
Big white puffy clouds floating
Soothingly serene.
Garden in full bloom
Bright scented flowers galore
Sweet, sweet summertime.
Jim lives in a small town in Minnesota. He loves to write! His stories and poems have appeared in over 500 online and print publications. He has also authored 33 books, including poetry, flash fiction, short story collections, novellas, and novels, all of which are available through traditional outlets and at http://www.theviewfromlonglake.com
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