What My Boss Said

It showed on my face Frustration with my lover How did it happen? She overheard me Whispering that I'll kill him My dark teddy bear Gwen said, "No you won't!" I saw you rescue dead plants And brought them to life" I'd not known she knew Days before we volunteered Stuffing envelopes We left the library For a different address where I saw dying plants They soon decked terrace Overlooking warm swim pool They thrived as I thrived. *