October 15th, 2015

15/10/2015

Smothered in aphids,
my rose buds cry.
Yet, with my tea
I sit idly by.

I wink at those
over the fence,
spraying and moaning,
in rose defence.

Hoverfly, Ladybeetle,
Wasp and Bee:
hardworking friends
come visit me.

A half moon-phase.
A glass of wine.
No more aphids;
my roses are mine!

Hether MiLane
Oct 2015

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Hether MiLane was born in Canberra and has grown up with an appreciation for the bush, nature and all things beautiful on this Earth.
She now lives at "Gunagulla" Loomberah, NSW with her very clever and loving husband Gordon Garradd.
Close to Tamworth she has found the country spirit in the characters that she meets and enjoys the many hugs from friends every time she goes to town.

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