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The Untended Garden

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Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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Left unattended,
a once vibrant garden
withers and dies.

The loving touch
of a gardener creates
blossoms of beauty.

Water, nutrients
attention and care
bring the Earth to light.

Left alone to burn
in the sand or drown
in torrential rains –

The lush budding vines
the emergence of perennials
are hushed by a cretinous fist.

Nature’s Glory stilled
unwittingly or willingly
by the appetite of man –

Will survive.

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9 responses to “The Untended Garden”

  1. Jaya Avendel Avatar
    Jaya Avendel

    Gorgeous this natural writing! ❤

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much Jaya! 🙏

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  2. pensitivity101 Avatar
    pensitivity101

    This matches your photo perfectly Ami

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Di! 🙏

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  3. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    The hands of the gardener are essential for the garden to survive

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Most definitely Sadje – unless it’s a natural garden, then we must leave it alone. Forests, swamps, mountain regions, rain forests, and all the rest.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You’re right my friend

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        Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        👍

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        Sadje

        🙏🏼

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