cottage garden blooms
beauty waves her petals, care
for her fragile gifts.
© 2018 Michelle Kogan
My hanging petals reminded me of a summer poem by the Bard a.k.a. William Shakespeare, and here it is set to music.
Ariel’s Song, from The Tempest, act V, scene 1.
You can also find the poem in the book, If Bees are Few, A Hive of Bee Poems, edited by James P. Lenfestey, and online with a bit of commentary at Shakespeare in Action.
Happy Poetry Friday! My fare is light this week. If you are in an area where summer is flourishing I hope that you are partaking of it with all your senses, while it’s here. I’m fitting in as much plein air painting as I can, and will share some in the near future.
Amazing Molly Hogan is hosting this weeks Poetry Friday Roundup, at her blog Nix the comfort zone, thanks Molly! Stop by her blog for more poetry and perhaps some of her rich photography too.
Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting, & Writing 
Trying to glean all the goodness of summer still! Beautiful words and sketch!
Thanks Donna, I always am ready for summer to continue—it flies by too fast.
I don’t think your fare is light as well. Beautiful art, a delightful haiku and I love the Shakespeare set to music.
Thanks Sally, I enjoyed finding that particular piece of music—there’re others but not as rich.
And of course that should have read ”light as all’ NOT ‘well’.
Thanks for the link to the bee poems, Michelle & I love that you created a character: “beauty waves her petals”. Wonderful for our summer gardens!
Thanks Linda, she’s always there waiting for us!
Nice sketch and poem. It makes me want to try to make more time to get back into drawing myself!
Thanks Erin, I hope you do!
Poem and art- breathtakingly beautiful!
Thanks Linda!
Gorgeous words and artwork as always, Michelle. Truly fragile are those gifts, aren’t they?
Yes–thanks Christie!
As we continue to endure the trevails of winter Down Under I found your focus on matters summery and flourishing, most uplifting Michelle. Blooming marvellous! A variety of offerings made all the more inviting by your stunning art work.
Why thank you Alan! From your post it sounds like you’re having some challenging winter weather–hope it moves along soon.
I so love your illustration and the haiku. We have been enjoying a wee break at home
Thanks Jone!
Hostas and bees and beautiful poetry! Thanks for a reminder to spend time appreciating the fragile beauty in my garden as these last days of summer speed past.
Maybe if we whisper into the flowers they’ll stay a bit longer …
Thank you for this musical poem to accompany your painting. Both are beautiful, but they are more together.
Thanks Mary Lee!
“Beauty waves her petals” in your painting. Thanks for sharing. I needed to see a bit of sunshine and beauty today.
Thanks Margaret, hope you caught some of both!
Oh, I wish you were here. It’s a perfect day for plein air painting. Is plein air writing a thing? That’s what I’ve been doing this morning–writing haiku about summer’s gifts.
Why not, I do most of my haiku writing outside.
Lovely! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
Thanks Ruth!
Your poem and haiku are a perfect addition to savoring the last days of summer! We are staying busy trying (and failing) to keep up with the tomatoes, peppers, zucchini and other vegetables exploding through the garden.
Wow sounds like you have a wonderful garden, enjoy your harvest Kay!
Sounds like you are making hay while the sun shines! I can’t believe summer is almost over. Glad we can keep our memories in art and poetry.
Me too, thanks Tabatha!
I should try plein air painting one of these days. So many years since I’ve done any.
Yes, try it soon Brenda!
Beautiful haiku, and sketch, too!
Thanks Matt!
Michelle, I’m having trouble accessing your digital s for #TheArtofSummering Gallery. I captured this drawing and will try to add the phone when I get a connection again.