Lily’s in the garden,
Lily Lady Bird.
It must be true,
she’s much to do!
Flitting here and there,
up along a stem.
’Round around she goes,
resting now and then.

Roses give us joy,
Lily Lady Bird.
All beds were laid
in sun, not shade.
Colours warm and bright;
their scent fills the air.
Blooms bask in beauty
for everyone to share.

Lovely lemon trees,
Lily Lady Bird;
bear fruit to squeeze,
we cook to please:
luscious lemon pie.
Juice on chips and fish.
Pancakes piping hot
make a tasty dish!

Here’s our veggie patch,
Lily Lady Bird.
But do beware,
a spider’s there!
Leafy greens will be
ready soon to pick;
veggies rich in goodies
that stop us getting sick.

Hiding in the herbs,
Lily Lady Bird.
She loves them so
and did you know?
Planting dill and chives,
yields a special treat.
Flowers full of nectar,
give her food to eat!

Aphids draw the sap,
Lily Lady Bird.
It’s nothing new,
you’re hungry too!
She protects our plants
from tiny pesky pests.
Mealybugs and mites
are most unwelcome guests.

What a friend you are!
Lily Lady Bird.
No need for spray,
she’ll eat her prey.
Nature’s little gem
shining red with spots.
Keeping pests in check
in all our garden plots.

Lily Lady Bird by Edwina Smith

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