Working the Beans

Working the Beans

In the rows between the plants,

I work the dirt with care

to dig away the weeds and grass

getting started there.

Weeds creep in and grow so fast

in a day they're popping out

it's very soon they're growing tall

and spreading all about

They start so small, just speck

of green against the dirt

but neglecting them for very long

is always to your hurt

for just a little slothful time

is all the time they need

to form a foothold hard to break

and choke your crop with weeds

So mind your garden every day

use your hoe discreetly

kill each weed as soon as you can

and grow your garden neatly

For when the harvest comes at last

and you have plenty to store

you'll be glad for all that work

though it seemed a heavy chore.

In the garden of your life

sow good seed and care

and let that life when you are judged

be rich with a harvest to share.

(c) James L. Frady,  May 2020