November 4th 2023
hands in the dirt
wrenching weeds
planting seeds
until old knees
scream stop!
but you can’t stop
the sun is up
the wind is down
and there is no better day
than this one
to exert
your influence
on this small square
of land
trowel in hand
and gloves
and watering can
while you still can
make pretty things appear
to bring you joy
with each bud and petal
leaf and branch
each blossom
scented
complex
in design
and purpose
meaningless
and meaningful
if you have
the time.
My book of poems, A Day At A Time In Rhyme (Littlefox Press) can be found here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-At-Time-Rhyme/dp/0648083861/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=A+Day+At+A+Time+In+Rhyme+Jane+Clifton&qid=1572053238&sr=8-1
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