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Don't Peek Behind My Fence by Janet Martin © 2009 You may gaze at all my flowers, Marvel at their bright displays, Stroll among these blooms for hours Let their colors cheer your way, Pinks and purples, red and golden, I invite you to come hence, But there's one spot that is forbidden, Don't you look behind my fence Barrier 'round a little corner, But if you should take a peep I fear you would pull back in horror When you see my compost heap, Just a place to put my trimmings, There they sit and there they rot, I'm embarrassed, it's quite brimming, But it's off limits….so I thought So, how is your garden growing? Mind if I should peek inside? All your blooms will you be showing? Speaking with a gardener's pride, Or will you show me just a portion? Here and there with nervous glance, Lest perhaps I get a notion Just to peek behind your fence Oh, 'tis cunning, the hearts garden, Oft it wears a bright disguise, Flaunting borders of perfection To draw away discerning eyes, We strive to make a good impression, But if we had any sense We'd know the One with all discretion Knows what hides behind that fence |
 This poem was a finalist in the May 2009 poetry contest |
This poem may be use within Christian ministries for any non-profit purpose without requesting permission.