I love to weave my interests into my writing. One of those interests is writing an occasional poem. In my novel, AMELIA, I included the poem, I Am My Mother, which first appeared in the Sacramento poetry anthology, Late Peaches in 2012.

Below, is a little poem that makes me smile. If you love gardening, you may enjoy this poem!

When I Need A Friend

When I need a friend
and no one’s around

I go to my garden
and play in the ground

I visit my friends
Johnny-jump up
and Sue

I never tire
There’s plenty to do

Black-eyed Susan
Daisy and John

keep me busy

all day long