So much of gardening is seen as a series of plans, lists and chores. Endless chores. And that’s mostly true. But there are ample rewards – life lessons, inspiration, nature therapy, health benefits, food, beauty, sanctuary and a general sense of well-being.
This week, I’m going to do the bare minimum in the garden – watering as needed mostly. The rest of the time, I’m simply going to enjoy being in the garden. No list in hand. I want to hold on to as many memories of enjoying the garden. Once we are sequestered indoors in the winter, those memories will assure me that I took every opportunity to revel in the garden when I could. No regrets.
For now, the myriad chores can wait.
When Does Fall …
When does fall
feel like fall?
When does one stop
dancing at summer’s ball?
Swirling confetti
Brilliant fireworks
Who pauses to see
the season’s perks?
Rushing to clean up
erasing the summer
Readying for winter
planning next year
What would happen
if we could stay
amidst the leaf piles
in endless play?
– Shobha Vanchiswar
The meadow right now –
(c) 2020 Shobha Vanchiswar
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