Claire V. Bogdanos

I walked about in my garden today

Speaking with plants in my casual way

Trimming the leaves and hand picking the weeds

Cutting dried pods and collecting the seeds.

I tried to converse with positive means

Praising their growth and the length of the beans.

I respect nature, I’m careful with words

Fondly addressing the vocal wild birds,

I make sure they get appropriate treats

Would I do less for broccoli and beets ?

I do have a secret I must confess

I think may add to my gardens success.

Leftover coffee with all of the grind

Mix with water in a pail of some kind

And ladled with love to sprinkle the rest

Has helped me to make my garden the best.