Poem: The Afternoon Mail

Fuchsias
Photo by Victoria Gilleland

The Afternoon Mail

As I wandered past the garden on my way to get the mail

I noticed one petunia plant was looking somewhat frail.

Fertilizer just might help, as everyone supposes

And while I'm at it, why not add a bit around the roses.

I watered the hydrangeas and the fuchsias too.

Pretty soon I realized there was quite a bit to do.

I could see the morning glory, winding thru the stock

And the wilted hosta was something of a shock.

I yanked out the Ajuga plants - they’d over-populated

Then got the shovel from the shed. A fern was looking dated

Later, I decided as the light began to fail

There will be lots of time tomorrow for me to get the mail.

Prosies@ by Cynthia Sheridan