Why Grass

When did grass become a religion? The perfect green, weed-free lawn The goal of every homeowner? Whole companies now exist solely To maintain this suburban vision With “lawn control” fertilizers and A multitude of weed killer sprays, In the process destroying habitat And poisoning butterflies and the bees We need for pollination of fruits, Vegetables and a host of flowering plants. Constant watering depletes reserves And wastes our precious resource. Hail to those who have dandelions And chickweed growing in their lawn Or those who plant native grasses And hardy local plants and flowers. Hurrah for those who opt for vegetable Gardens in the place of lawns and who Plant shrubs and flowers that attract and nurture the elements of nature.