By Linda Wiggen Kraft,
Green & Growing Editor
In the great garden of green
there are memories of the growing season to be seen.
The herbs of parsley, rosemary and sages
and the towering tomatoes grown in cages.
The glorious colorful flowers
that rejoiced in the rain and gentle showers.
The honey, mason and native bees
that pollinated the fruits of the trees.
The tall evergreen white pines
that sheltered birds and climbing vines.
The dogwood with robins, eggs and babies in the nest
the parents seldom getting a rest.
The garden-bench and nearby chair
the soft breeze and fragrant air.
The sun, moon and stars watching from above
knowing the gardener and garden are united in love.
Good night garden of green.
Goodnight all to be seen.
Goodnight flowers.
Goodnight gentle showers.
Goodnight bees.
Goodnight trees.
Goodnight pines.
Goodnight vines.
Goodnight robins in the nest.
Goodnight babies giving them rest.
Goodnight garden-bench and chair.
Goodnight fragrant air.
Goodnight sun, moon and stars from above.
Good night gardener and garden united in love.
Goodnight now to chilled winter’s air.
Goodnight gardens everywhere.
Linda Wiggen Kraft thanks J.B. Lester and Susan Hunt-Bradford for the many years of making The Healthy Planet a beloved St. Louis publication, and thanks all the readers for so many years of support. Linda is very busy with her large garden, painting, pottery and bi-coastal grandparenting. Her monthly blog and newsletter highlight it all, subscribe to it and find out more at www.CreativityForTheSoul.com.