Sunday, October 30, 2011

Southwest Poems

DESERT COLORS
Art by Janet Tenneson
Poems by Lin Floyd

muted adobe, purple sage and green cedars
reflect the climate of this high mountain desert
pink coral sand reveals blooming cacti
red and yellow blooms followed by
prickly pear fruit to amaze one
New Mexico, truly a land of enchantment


CACTUS BLOOMS

How can a plant so strange with spines
and rough surface display such beautiful blooms?
Coming in spring then in fall to astonish,
born of drought and poor soil,
growing none the less by design
to bless and surprise desert dwellers.

HOLLYHOCKS IN SANTA FE

Red and white blooms compliment
adobe casitas-wooden framed, flat roofs
speak quietly of Santa Fe’s charm
artists combine with historical architecture
blend together in raw desert beauty
a landscape filled with traditions and mystery

TURQUOISE SHUTTERS

Precious stones sought
by early conquistadores
are reflected in turquoise
painted wooden shutters
that frame windows,
withstand heat’s extremes
sheltering early inhabitants
from nature's power

Architecture now charming
and artistic, sought after as
the turquoise stones valued
in the past. Santa Fe, home
of the artisan and artist
exudes its traditions
history reflects through
turquoise shutters.