And so one day we met and you let me into your garden
you showed me all your flowers
we watered them together
some you resisted
some you openly accepted
Even the flowers you didn't notice initially
you let us water them
you had the courage to take out the wretched weeds
they were taking over some of the other plants, anyway
You cleared space
gentle countenance, planted new beginnings
Some weeds grew back
this time you wore special gloves to remove them
you didn't get gashed like before
you were even gracious to the weeds
You honoured their growth
knew
the time ensued for their parting
for if not they would usurp
enshroud
You watered and watered
Your flowers expanded
radiated
unearthed their redolence
Became the gardener
Celebrated the seasons it took to uncover the contours of
gardening
Your garden
inflorescence
Maintained
Now your resting place
not a menacing thicket
Your refuge
alcove
To all those on the voyage to heal their traumas and burdens, sowing their renewal with the fortitude to vulnerably seek support —honorary social beings.