draws pollinators
flowers in many colors
fragrant four o' clocks

As the blizzard’s white snowflakes
Landed on conifer trees,
No longer could green be seen;
The trees were then white beauties.


A lake by the conifers,
Due to bitter weather found,
Had its surface turned to ice,
The snowflakes, the ice had crowned.

Footprints led to a cabin,
Them, some hunters came to see.
They smelled smoke from wood burning,
As it spewed from the chimney.

The owner of the cabin,
Told the hunters when they knocked,
“I’d ask you to eat with me,
But on food I’m poorly stocked.”

“We can bring in meat to eat,”
They replied assuredly.
“Deer this year are plentiful,
We can feast on their bounty.”

They ate to their heart’s content.
For a while, there they did stay.
“For the road that leads us home,
Let’s start looking for today.

the world's largest fruit
world's largest tropical tree
nutritious jackfruit

known for ERA
throws the baseballs from the mound          
pours liquids, pitcher

perked with coffee grounds
What we are mostly made of
stored in clouds, water

the strongest formed shape
times two of them make a square
three lined triangle

hardy ground cover
purple, white, blue, and pink blooms
thrives  droughts, ajuga

past tense of An draws
a powerful hurricane
a man's name, Andrew

soothes anxiety
has a wonderful flavor
purple lavender

To our Lord's Eternal Home,
Blessed Mother, lead me there:
Ask Christ to grant me his peace,
That I need and loving care.

Life's burdens help me to bear,
When in life I find much grief:  
When I'm in need of God's love,
From doubt, Mother, grant relief.

Things that God has made on earth,    
Help me notice their beauty:
Draw me close to Christ your Son,
And help me draw close to thee.      


When life's trials I find rough,
Give me Mother, love enough.

its water hydrates
hosts the Kenai birch mushrooms
mineral rich birch

it promotes heart health
it reduces blood sugar
Java Plum, Jamun

opal the birthstone
marigold the birth flower,
month of October

helps the brain stay sharp
it is used to flush cancer                          
kelp, iodine rich

hardy in zones four through eight
prefer drained soil and full sun
frugality, thrift

Jesus, help me to serve You.
Life's crosses help me to bear.
Help me carry life's crosses,
Their weight, Lord, with me do share.

Jesus, be my guiding Light,
When I'm lost show me the way.
Help me so I will not sin,
In your grace help me to stay.

Jesus, when I am temped,
Give me the strength that I need,
So I will not commit sin,
Jesus, this request  I plead.

When life is full of sorrows,
During moments such as these,
Help me then to surrender,
My life so as to please thee.

Help me Lord to do what's right,
Your wisdom, to me, Lord, give.
Courageous help me to be,
A holy life, help me live.

Lord, help me not be foolish,
Wise dear Lord, help me to be:
A life that's pleasing to you,
Lord, help me to clearly see.

Like you Lord help me to be,
Your ways help me to pursue,
Dear Lord, wisdom to me give,
And help me be true to you.

Give me wisdom, Lord I need,
In my heart, there, plant its seed.

writing piece not done
animal bred for hard work
beer  straight from keg, draft

Duck down profuse fills the sky,
When with pillows angels fight.
It's the next best thing next to snow.
It can happen day or night.

Duck down ***** do not stick well,    
When hit with one they don't hurt.  
The ground is a white carpet,
When down lands on grass and dirt.

A pillow fight in heaven,
Fills the sky with beauty white;
As the duck down floats about,
It's a sight of much delight.

A pillow fight in heaven,
Ought to happen more often.

Starlight on clouds is awesome,
When they become peachy red:
When they are thick and fluffy,
I would like them as my bed.

The red clouds are welcome ones,
By sailors when seen at night:
When clouds have many colors,
They make a delightful sight.

These are clouds fit for postcards,
Such clouds for beauty are known:
When they're approached by the wind,
A starlit cloud scene is sown.

Starlit clouds at evening bring,
Flashing notes so crickets sing.

can weigh fifty pounds
can live more than fifty years
Gulf fish, red snapper

lives in fresh water
national fish of Japan
omnivores, koi

name means true or truth
bird of western Africa
person's name, Alethe

calming to the  eyes
inspired by a daytime sky
Delightful sky blue

rich in nutrients
stabilizes blood sugar
for guts, rambutan

has phosphorous
powerful food of the sea
rich in zinc, sea moss

Lord, thanks for times you bless us,            
With the things of which we need;
Lord, we give you gratitude,    
Show us how to love we plead.

For our lives that you gave us,    
Gratitude we give you, Lord.        
Help us to be more like you,                    
Loving hearts help us afford.        

Lord, give us needed wisdom,
So we're able to please you;
When we feel life caving in,
Help our hearts, Lord, be restored.

Do not tarry to help us,
Show us all how much you care;        
Help us, Lord, with life's crosses,    
With their weight, Lord, help us bear.

good for health of eyes
helps promote a restful sleep
real sweet fruit, soursop

an evergreen tree
actually a berry
the Mamey apple

used to open locks
small land parcels in water
used to start cars, keys

a cabbage roll dish
cabbage,rice,meat , and onion
tasty  Golabki

world's largest fruit tree
is high in magnesium
sold in chips, jackfruit

land of the big feet
In Argentina, Chile
Patagonia

rodent-like mammal
is the shape of a groundhog
omnivore, hyrax

a symbol of peace
tomato companion plant
a sweet herb, basil

native tongue, Spanish
''their mascot'', common coqui
nation's tree, kapok

for eye and brain health                        
antioxidant food king                    
crowned end, blueberries

plaza's synonym
is a parallelogram
boxed cigarette, square

can end winning streak
kids give dads on Father's Day
done to make a knot, tie

reduce blood pressure
eat to improve memory
**** green gooseberries

most parts edible
makes a high quality hay
invasive crown vetch

has durable wood
nuts are coffee substitute
delish chinquapin



Notes      
nuts are only edible part on chinquapin tree and are to be eaten in moderation.
written 10-19-2022 by Joseph G. Schelling

Mary Anne's heart has much beauty.
Floral flowers would like to see,
Her sweet heart there in their presence,
With its rays that are so sunny.

If Mary Anne's heart could be in,
A bouquet of real sweet flowers,
Her heart would make them much sweeter,
With the sweetness her heart showers.

Her heart is sweeter than lilacs,
And hyacinths when they're in bloom.
Her heart possesses a sweetness,
Excelling flowers sweet perfume.

She has a heart that I cherish.
It's understanding and does care.
Her heart has much lovingkindness,
And love profuse her heart does bear.

Not all bouquets have real flowers,
Like the one found in my friend's heart.
Her heart's virtues and its sunshine,
Make a bouquet that is an art.

rich in calories
the tree high as sixty feet
the acai palm tree

lost to gill netting
endangered marine mammal
the gray vaquita

bronchitis treatment
used to treat dysentery
begonia blooms

what love does to hearts
flat handbag, no handle or strap
a stick car part, clutch

size of raspberries
often called thimbleberries
**** salmonberries

excellent climbers
powerful jaw and sharp teeth
marsupial ,quolls

vitamin C rich
they're natural fat burners                
clean liver, grapefruits