The earth is frozen cold and barren be
No nourishment to pull or seeds to sow
No flowers, roots or vines to give to thee
Must wait ’til seasons turn for life to grow
Alas when spring arrives then so will I
With rake and hoe and dirt and wide-brimmed hat
To turn the soil rich ’til dark the sky
So I can plant my crops of this and that
Zucchini! Peppers! Beans! Recite a few
Add berries black and red to name some more
The earth it gives to me and I to you
My crops of love and life and evermore
Rich healthy foods to nourish soul and heart
Each day a chance to make a brand new start