This work that is art
this gentle dealing with the seed
this patient watch for growth
all this splatter of color
texture of leaf
the smell of sun on skin
the taste of summer fruit
ache of winter wind
This work that is hope
trusting in everything underneath
for the gracious soil to bring up green
for spring rains eager arrival
for joy in this survival
This work that is humility
the breaking back
and unmet dream
sudden storm and constant weed
for toil that never feels complete
