In response to the prompt A Plot of Earth
Small, Rectangular and Unassuming
hard to comprehend in the winter months, but
as the Mercury rises and the birds return
prized fruit begins to appear, first in flower , then in berry
even the black and white cat is pleased to see things grow,
sitting under the shadow of an acer tree
Potassium, Nitrogen and Phosphates
Lovingly turned into the soil by the gardener,
Over time , make the plants develop
Trees producing food for you and me, land their fruit
Softly on the ground – nice in a pie.
Perhaps the best time of day – spring winds
Lunging past the willows, bending
As birds pick up broken twigs, fallen
Navigating the trees for fixings for their nests
Towards the end of the day – they will construct but the
Sun is out, so on a perch they stay enjoying the flowers
Brian F Kirkham
June 2016
