Gardening By Sydney Taylor Hathaway 

For my father on Father's Day 2013

My father has taught me many things 

like how to plant and grow

He's taught me what will add appeal 

and what seeds to Never sow

My father has shown me lots of tricks

on how to keep things green

He's shown me that it takes much time 

but the difference is clearly seen

My father has helped me understand 

there will always be the some weeds

He's helped me pluck them from the roots

so their chances of returning recede

My father has said there will be a time 

when gardens are barren things

But if we work most patiently

they'll overflow with blossoms in spring

My father and I have planted many things

and with him as my guide 

life lessons were planted deep in me

just by gardening side by side

Though my father's gardens are big and bright

I've come to clearly see

that the more part of our gardening

took place inside of me.