My Magical Garden to Sumon Love

“Love is worth the sum of itself, and nothing more.” - Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic

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Rose petals and hips – the Aphrodite’s 

pervasive and uplifting symbol of love.

I added lavender blossoms to relax, 

enhance purify and chant for protection. 

I grew up lavender clouds from seeds

and planted all in my front yard to attract

butterflies and bees that dance in my citrus trees. 

Planted my Christmas rosemary trees for devotion

and long-lasting feelings in the love ocean. 

Rosemary attracts elves and glowing ferries.

I steeped lemon balm in strong red wine; dropped

few cloves and steer all with a cinnamon stick.

Sweet basil and mint are for long 

and passionate full-moon nights. On the end,

crushed red papers ignite the fire in the heart

and spice every move. I know, I know…

Every spice I grow in my magical garden 

summons LOVE. Oh, did I forget to mention

the creation of red candle flaming inside

in a half apple, harvested in my backyard?!

By Petrouchka Alexieva

From: United States