Earth laughs in flowers.Ralph Waldo EmersonThe zinnia is surely the happiest flowerDancing with abandon in an afternoon showerDressed in bright colors that startle and surpriseWearing a crown of yellow.He laughs at the weather: whatever—no matterSways to the heat waves; his petals like pennants flutterRobust and hearty, he sings through the dog daysImpressive, the dapper young fellow.His... Continue Reading →

Oklahoma summers linger,Hot and weary, but pieces arePainted with red, white, purple, and pink.Flowers fluttering in the morning breezes,Nodding sleepy still in the afternoon heatNotice how how they rest in sweetnessSweet scented as roses. Stop! Smell the crape myrtle;Smell the soft ruffled Color of summer!Oklahoma summers dry Grass to hay, people to weariness.Painted with red, white, purple,... Continue Reading →

Nature is the art of God.Thomas BrowneLove note—direct mailFrom heavenScented with summer night air,Loaded with sunshine,Moonlight and dewdrops,Speaking to us when we spareA minute to stopTo notice God has a message to share Rose, you're a letterFrom heaven Sending us God's love and care.