I used to be a wild place
My mistress, she soon tamed me
She mowed, she dug, she trimmed
And soon I was a beauty
She found rose plants in a corner
And lilies near the edge
She planted scented jasmine
All round my garden hedge
Next came the herbs and veggies
They grew up happily
One day she bought and planted
A most lovely lemon tree
Birds and bees love to visit
They build nests and also a hive
Butterflies flutter near my flowers
It\'s so wonderful to be alive
She clears my weeds and pests
Singing softly out of tune
I see her grimace with pain
I fear she\'ll slow down soon
In the evenings, sitting out
A book and tea beside
She\'d read and write and smile
And look at me with pride
We both of us are ageing
With our flowers, plants and trees
The joy we\'ve brought each other
Are unforgettable memories.
This is a snapshot of a corner of my garden with orchids and tropical flowers.
I was inspired to write about my garden after reading a short story about a garden in today\'s papers.