I used to marvel at friendships forged by letter-writing, the back and forth sharing of ideals and dreams, along with the minutia of life. Now I understand. I’ve found a kindred spirit and a new friend through the day-to-day act of writing and sharing in the blogosphere. I received this beautiful gift in the mail this week, from a writer I affectionately call Boomdee. It took my breath away. Here are her lovely words and pictures. With gratitude to you, dear Boomdee.
There is a gentle beauty
someone I admire
a heart of gold, she makes me smile
a friend who all desire
She lives in California
a land where palm trees sway
we’ll meet there in her garden
come spring, one sunny day
Just like a garden fairy
who’s wand makes small things grow
She brightens life in every way
and makes the dull days glow
If I were a little birdie
with wings to fly away
I’d fly to California
and sing for her all day
I’ll chirp and tweet a happy song
the cat’s will all agree
“That birdie looks familiar,
it sounds like a northern Boomdee”
So, until the spring tulips peek,
from garden soil the sun they seek.
I’ll send this little gift her way,
I’ll dream of spring, a garden and May.
Sent With Love
Gardening Nirvana 