Sunday, April 29, 2012

Gardener For Hire

He will:

~ Pull weeds up by the roots. He knows the difference between "mysterious white flowers" and white narcissus, though he may eat the mysterious white ones and tell you they're spicy.

~ Haul dirt in a barrow. The boy is strong because he eats his kale. Watch out, Popeye. 

~ Transplant raspberries, all the while avoiding getting pricked by thorns. He will keep you safe too.

~ Rake. And rake and rake and rake. 

~ Correctly identify rhodo bushes and tell you how beautiful they are when they're in bloom. 

~ Rescue worms from murky puddles. 

~ Hold the shovel. He will hold the shovel. 

~ Ask you to tell him the story of That Darn Cat getting cut by dry grass. You will have to make this one up.

~ Steal your heart and sow your garden with seeds of youthful imaginings. You will feel four-years-old and free when you discover each tiny white shoot.





1 comment:

  1. I think I need this gardener to come to my house and stay forever.

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