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The Last Gardenia of Summer
by
Dan Batson


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The white blossom
appears
as the leaves on the trees
begin to show
brilliant
colors.

This anachronism
radiates
fragrance.  

I gently
remove the bloom
from the bush
as an
offering
for my Love.

Her smile completes
the
creamy perfection
and
beauty of
the
last gardenia.
 

© by Dan Batson.
Used with the author's permission



Dan Batson is a retired United Methodist pastor who lives in Marietta, South Carolina with his wife, Rene’, and their cats, Ansie Gray and Earl Grey. Author of a memoir, Morning, he is currently working on a murder mystery told from a pastor's point of view. Dan enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and family and exploring the Blue Ridge mountains near his home.

 

 


Post New Comment:
Lori Levy:
Beautiful, delicate, tender.
Posted 10/25/2022 03:20 PM
DavidTookey:
The quiet delicacy in the last stanza wonderful. Dan, thanks for sharing.
Posted 10/25/2022 11:41 AM
tiddles:
Beautiful and loving. MZWindau
Posted 10/25/2022 09:54 AM
Michael:
Really like your short lines, Dan, as superb end-line decisions.
Posted 10/25/2022 09:09 AM
Larry Schug:
Nice work in making the connection between miraculous beauty and miraculous love in so few words.
Posted 10/25/2022 08:02 AM
Joan Luther:
A lovely tribute to the beauties of the world.
Posted 10/25/2022 06:28 AM


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