I live as gardener
to your dreams yet to come
listening for the tender seeds
sprouted new or just planted warm
reminding you not to step on
fragile seedlings behind your feet
kneeling to show you their worth
weeding away your anxiety
clearing the way so you can see
small beginnings still there
offering gentle reminders
to look for new tips breaking ground
and compare them to last week’s arrivals
assisting with watering
during these times of drought
while waiting for blossoms together
© Alicia Grimshaw 2020
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