Daisies in the Spring

daisies in my garden--early June
My daisies bloomed beautifully in the spring and made it through the June heat with some extra watering.

I love this simple flower that I had included in my wedding bouquet 43 years ago.












Today I'm thinking of the daisies before they actually came into bloom.



Daisy


A few petals at a time
released from a fisted grip
a tiny calyx opens
warmed by the ancient sun

yellow as the halos you’ll soon display

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