The Bee Patch.

I had a dream.
That dream
was my
Business.
The Bee Patch.
I wanted to
grow my own herbs
and plants.
Some veggies and
sell them.
I had a greenhouse and
beautiful
property on the side
of the mountain.
I had gardens.
It was alot of hard
work.
But I really wanted
this.
I had this vision
that I would
have this
little roadside
market and my
dog would trot
around and sleep
in the sun.
That I would
be dirty and sweaty
every night when
I would go home.
Sore...from lifting.
I could see it.
I used to go out
to my own garden
and cut fresh basil,
oregano, mint and
cilantro.
When I left this
home my dream
was gone.
I could not
even think of
it. When I moved
out I would not
let a plant or
a fresh herb in
the house.
The thought
of looking at those
things made me sick.
almost 3 years later.
I am in a roadside
stand buying
tomatoes.
I was looking at
a big basket of
petunias.
Those are my favorite.
Petunias grow in
anything.. heat, sun they
are so strong and
beautiful.
A lady came over,
You should get one
she said. They are so beautiful.
They attract Bees.
I know, I say. not looking
at her.
They are the one flower
that attract butterflies
and bees and they
actually share the
flower. Usually Bees
chase everything
away. but not with
Petunias. She kept
chattering on.
The Bees let
the Butterflies
around,
Some Call it
The Honey of
New Life.
She walked Away.
Why did I let
you take my love
of flowers and
plants away?
I picked up
two hanging baskets.
I am getting
these, I thought
to myself.
You might have
taken my Bee Patch
away...
But I have
The Honey
of new Life.