i wish to build a garden
before the rain sets in
my plans are rudimentary
i really must begin
i have an idea or two
with the way it could be
underneath the palms
where the grass is not free
i was thinking of cobblestones
for a path to take the rain
steer away the water
like a natural drain
i used to know plants
a lifetime before
i was thinking of a rainforest
with orchids galore
i have a friendly gardener
one thats kinda keen
when we discuss what i want
she has a different dream
but she'll lend a hand
when she can
with goodness in her heart
tells me what to do
right from the very start
time she says it will take
for the harvest to bestow
a certain beauty in its essence
amongst the rainforest glow
for there was to be some nurturing
an some tender loving care
a gentle hand of watering
as the vision grew with care
i realised now its what you put in
to make your garden grow
an bloom like never before
what you reap is what you sew
a kind word for my lovely gardener
an the green fingers that she had
without her help i'd just have kelp
an my garden would be sad
you've made me truly appreciate
the beauty of your soul
its more than i could ever dream
the garden of love .....my goal.....