Gardening

Over the past few years
I have learned to enjoy
Working in the garden
And I have found
That it is a good way
To pass the time
Thinking and dreaming
Remembering the past
And contemplating . . .
Today, I was gardening
Doing it all
Thinking and dreaming
Remembering the past
And contemplating . . .
Contemplating the flowers
And how they are growing
Along with the berries
That are beginning to ripen
Then you came into view
And I began to contemplate
Your sweet garden
With it's lush vegetation
And longing to once again
Cultivate deep within
It's moist warm furrow
And taste the sweetness
Of your strawberry kisses . . .
Oh, how I love to garden
And you, my love
Make my my mind
Body and soul
Want to take gardening
To levels and places
That most gardeners
Probably never imagine