Hanging Garden

Hanging Garden 

Dr Abe V Rotor

Lianas make a flimsy veil on the trunk and limbs of an acacia tree. La Union Botanical Garden, Cadaclan, San Fernando LU. On-the-spot painting by the author. 

Where have all the flowers gone?

Gone with the passing clouds in the sky

Casting a shadow of death, then fly,

Leaving but a scorching sun.

Where have all the flowers gone?

Gone with every tear the heavens cry

On tired branches and empty ground

Where angels pass by.

Where have all the flowers gone?

Gone with the dryads now away…

Gone are the shower and bouquet

That make a beautiful day.