Cup of Contentment

 

From the rich, dark soil,

green hands emerge

and stretch toward the sun.

They send a single spike

straight up to support

a swelling flower.

Morning dew clings to soft petals,

then they slowly open

with feminine grace.

And now, in early May,

spring brings this welcome

cup of contentment.

© 2025 Richard Havenga

Photo Location: Home Garden - Cannonsburg, Michigan

Circle of Dreams

 

As she spins on the stage,

her pink silk skirt

flares in a circle of dreams.

Moving with feminine grace,

and engaging, magnetic charm,

spinning in brilliant light.

Turning in pirouette,

her captivating face

fixed on the future.

© 2023 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. 2. 3. Hollyhocks - Home Garden - Cannonsburg, Michigan

Passion Rose

Enter these 
feminine folds
of longing;

parting, 
opening,

anticipating
passion.

© 2022 Richard Havenga

Photo Location:

Lafayette, Colorado