The Gardener

(about 1994)

Take a moment to reflect

upon the memories of your heart-

All the vines and flowers growing there

from tiny seeds did start.

You couldn't plant them all alone-

Oh, no! Not on that day,

for you hardly knew the gentle soils

nor the fragile touch of rain.

But you went ahead to try,

for by the Gardener you were told

that if you gave the effort,

a garden He would mold.

He, who knew what kinds of seeds

would grow which kind of plant

would help you find rich beauty

on those days you said "I can't."

Now, in your heart what do you find

that's come form all your seeds?

A tulip and a rose or two,

or are there plagues of weeds?

I'm sure that in you there are both

for each grows side by side

as we plant our different seeds in life

and the consequences bide.

But I must remind you, friend of mine;

this Man who knows all seeds

won't only make our gardens grow,

but will also pull our weeds.