Cotinus - the smoke bush

You gave me diamonds, I gave you smoke.

You gave me water, I gave you hope.

You gave me earth - I rested my feet.

By the shed in my garden we used to meet.

You gave me sunlight that shone from above.

At the end of the summer I glowed with your love

My colours were many, red, brown, orange, yellow

Our love became strong, bonded and mellow.

Copyright Stella Jones 2016