The Ballad of Michael and Betty
and Their Terra-cotta Love
When Michael first saw Betty
His eyes lit up with pleasure.
“My terra-cotta beauty!
You’ll be my life-long treasure.”
When Betty first saw Michael
With his stylish beard and mustache
She nodded with approval –
“I like a man with panache.”
And so they were together
Companions in all their hours
Romance bloomed and flourished
Like a spray of purple flowers
And when the season ended
As seasons always do
Their flowers dried and faded
But their love was always true.
I inherited these beautiful planters from my mother, who named them Michael and Betty after her sister and brother-in-law. Their season ended in the not-too-distant past, but I think their love was always true.
I’ll probably delete this when my season has ended…
Lynniebeemuseoday 
Love those planters and the cute poem and memories you shared. I have a few of my mom’s garden treasures and they are so special and filled with wonderful memories of her and my dad. He grew the most beautiful roses and camellias. Thanks for sharing. Barb
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You’ll have to show me your mom’s garden treasures sometime!
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