Some seeds won’t germinate; inherent duds.
Not each hope planted sets flowery buds.
But, to sew is itself a hopeful leap.
Pips disappearing in small earthen heap.
For many, gardening’s at an end there.
Out of sight out of mind’s their peak of care.
Though some will sprout on their own potential;
Most need intention as coessential.
Still, worry not about the waste of seed.
For, the circle of life rarely wastes feed.
So, planting a garden in winter’s midst…
Is the act of a fervent optimist.
L.B.Stowe 