Planting Poem by Jim Yerman

Have you ever noticed when we plant a flower
we never really know
the exact moment it will see the light
the exact moment it begins to grow.

It matters not how much knowledge we have
it is not within our power
to know the exact moment it is ready
the exact moment it will flower

We know if we give it our love and care
eventually it should grow
but as to the exact moment it will blossom
well this…we never know

So once we plant the seed
and give it our all…
and give it our best
it's time to sit back,
relax
and let nature do the rest.

If we're blessed there will come a time…
we happily assume
when we walk into our garden
We'll be greeted by a bloom.

I wonder if we can learn form this
learn from the flower seeds we're sowing…
and apply this knowledge to our own lives
and the children we are growing.