a mintful way~

"As for the garden of mint

the very smell of it alone

 recovers and refreshes our spirits,

Pliny

 

when we first moved into our home

i had this image of what my gardens would be

 

 

herbs filling ever crevice

creeping

crawling into their space

 

i cared not what others had warned me of

 

take heed...be careful

To pay attention to...listen to and consider

 

how and why ever should i complain

 

or worry about the growth of such

 

for this is what i chose

this is exactly what i wanted

what i longed dreamed of

an herb filled garden

 

 

flourishing

 

 

day by day

spreading its roots

 

 

growing stronger

fuller

 

 

budding and blooming

 

 

and ever so sweetly fragrancing the air

 

 

now as the years have passed

do i wish for this herb to continue to grow

 

 

by all means

i do

 

 

one of the great pleasures i receive

having an abundance of such

 

 

is the blessing of sharing

the gift of giving

 

 

i have come to know

 

the more i give...the more i receive

the better it grows