This Land

 

This Land is My Land

I place the new herbs

into respective pots

no plan yet for their

designated spots

no more flowering 

plants from the store

plenty to water now

as I walk out the door

this morning the bird

feeders need fresh food

this morning the geranium

isn’t looking too good

I’m not sure this gardening

occupies my need

to be outdoors feel the dirt

I’d rather have a good read

but I feel content

and reassured

the physical labor 

‘tis good to be lured

outdoors fresh air

movement abounds

I go I do listening

for nature’s sounds

rewarding my ears

rewarding my plans

I’m blessed to have

this backyard - my land.

This Land Was Made For You and Me

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(Woody Guthrie, 1940)

jconnor 05/14/2026