Flourish

I have carefully tended these fields
And proudly I have watched them grow.
I have watered and nurtured and nourished
The seeds I have chosen to sow.

I have rows upon rows here of friendships,
Though not all have flourished the same,
And even a small patch of heartaches
I have been unable to tame.

I have tall swaying stalks here of lessons,
The blossoms of love bloom and dance.
I have creeping vines here of memories
And leafy green boughs of plans.

I have carefully tended these fields
Through each summer storm and winter snow.
Try as you might to plant misery
I'll never allow it to grow.