after mowing my lawn
i was surprised to see
how many weeds were still there
and as i sat on my front porch
drinking cold water
one weed said to me
lets get some things straight
first - weed is a name you have given us
so deal with your own definition
second - we were here before your pretty flowers
and we will be here after your flowers lay on your coffin
third - why does your kind always assume you know everything
you would blush if you knew what the roses say about you
fourth - some of that water would sure be appreciated
so how about giving me a little drink
so i did
and went inside
wondering if i was a weed in the garden of society.