Queens

I may never see a queen bee
but I have seen queens that be
reigning monarchs
over much yard work.

This queen may not primp in front of the mirror
but be assured, she primps her flowers so dear.
She removes spent blooms
and bushes she prunes.

She gushes over her newly-born monarchs with smiles.
Their cousins are admired when they visit for awhile.
Rather viceroys, swallowtails, admirals or painted ladies,
this queen adores all her constituents; she's a classy lady.

Other subjects wave as they hurriedly wing on by.
Off to pollinate, they're happy their work day has arrived.
There's a buzz of contentment in the air
as these busy workers are employed to share.

In fact, an entire orchestra entertains
the queen on sunny days when there's no rain.
This orchestra considers each day a coronation,
rehearsing "pomp and circumstance," in celebration.

Her royal scepter dethrones
what has become overgrown.
Rather unwanted weeds or thorns,
into the compost they're thrown.

These free loaders which daily trespass
are not welcome in the queen's palace.
They are duly banished for they live a life of crime -
though transgressors reappear time after time.

My lady holds court with her dames, each one so cute.
That is, the vegetable garden which bears fruit.
For each blossom in her entourage,
she dubs a prayer to encourage.

Inspecting what grows
in neatly hoed rows,
this beaming queen is quite pleased
with blossoming beans and peas.

When the queen passes by
some bystanders act shy.
The cabbages hunker down
in their round bed on the ground.

Others stand at attention
to view the queen's reaction.
They aim to please her royal highness and they do
as they bask in the sunshine or when covered with dew.

She bows a curtsy to see
blossoms formed so perfectly.
There are pots of gold which soon will turn into squash.
Yellow blooms on the tomatoes, a summer-time must.

Her royal duties have been accomplished
when vegetable are served in a dish.
A rainbow of healthy goodness.
Everything does taste de-lish.

The queen's garden
is her kingdom
where she daily reigns
from her throne supreme.

And her subjects as a happy as can be -
rather flowers, vegetables, birds or bees -
when she strolls among the beauty of creation,
her "garden of Eden," her little bit o heaven.

* * * * *

Though this garden queen may not wear a crown,
with God's love and compassion she is crowned.
There are just two of God's personal benefits promised for you and I.
Psalm 103 states, He also forgives, heals, redeems, and satisfies.

Isaiah promises crowns of joy and beauty are bestowed
to replace times of confusion we experience on life's road.
Hebrews states we are crowned with glory and honor.
How come?  Because we are God's children and heirs.

There will be times when our crown slips;
when we'll need to remember this:
God crowns us with unconditional love and compassion,
joy, beauty, glory and honor everlasting.

So wear your crown with grace.
Let God's Word embrace
then joy will replace
life's certain heartaches.

Psalm 103:2-5

Isaiah 35:10

Isaiah 61:3

Hebrews 2:6-7

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