Gardening In April

Gardening in April I am truly Nature's child. The sun is newly warming. The winds have slowed to mild. Everything about me Is so eager to begin. My tools and knees are freshly oiled. Spring has uncovered Eden. The azaleas and the rhodies Have set the merry pace. The bursting bulbs and apple trees Are joining in the race. I'm just as keen as thery are, I'm coming up to speed. This little bit of Heaven Is all I'll ever need. This pure unfettered beauty Has a few short weeks and then The vigilance and the diligence And hard work will begin. Grand plans of the winter, Must now be pruned a bit, So space and time and energy Will all begin to fit. The annuals in their tiny pots Are begging for release. The slug is waiting nearby To get himself a piece. Not wanting to use pesticides, I go on the attack And as he starts to nibble, I give him a big whack. The aphids on my roses Will not survive the blast Of water from my garden hose. I'll finish them off fast. I'm proud of my lovely landscaped yard And glad to share my flowers With all who stop to see them In my happy, weeding hours. Entered in Spring Gardening contest Won tenth place