Along a sunny front yard <br />In a Rye garden <br />On the ocean route <br />Where heavenward zinnias shine, <br />It is hushed and peaceful. <br />Bright red, orangey flame scarlet, <br />Honey nectar yellow and more - <br />Rays upon about two hundred tall-stemmed zinnias <br />Sparkle. <br />At a slight curve <br />Not far from an apple tree <br />Those starry blossoms <br />With their magical colors all in a row, <br />Hug the roadside. <br />Wishes - old and new - <br />And rich earth dug by someone alone, <br />Made the drive around this turn <br />Suddenly <br />A dazzling <br />Zinnia <br />Ride!<br /><br />Gayle Sweeney<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/zinnias-in-a-rye-garden/
