When I was coming up my dad allowed me to garden with him and grow vegetables. It was necessary after the war. It could be a positive step forward for children today.
Power of Plants
Studied and grown forever,
plants an inextricable part of
humanity,
yet disregarded for their
importance,
without which would lead us to
insanity.
Plants are disregarded to the nth
degree,
taken for granted, increasing
neglect,
areas of growth decimated,
when we need to be showing due
respect.
In crisis when forced back to
basics,
by war, famine or natural phenomenon,
growing food becomes a major focus,
a fundamental factor we rely upon.
Yet when humans believe they are
doing well,
plants are relegated to a back
seat,
even a nuisance to be ploughed
under,
but without them what will we have to eat?
The perverse destructive nature of
man,
allows us to use plants as a sign
of love,
to lighten the load when we are
ill,
yet in the way and we give them the
shove.
It’s good to remember our human
needs,
to appreciate the simple miracle of
a plant,
useful in every aspect of existence,
and the importance to life they
grant.
Our children should learn how to
grow them,
be aware of the roles plants play,
understand relationships between
flora and fauna,
and hope they have wit to let
plants have their say.
©David L Atkinson August 2024
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