Neglected Garden

Between the heat,
the rain,
and a lethargy that accompanies loss,
the garden has been neglected.
The weeds are too happy, the zucchini too fat,
the rhubarb too old.
But the work that was done early in the season,
the close planting, the grass clippings spread,
has helped a little.
What has helped a lot is
God's sun,
God's rain,
and God's love making the soil rich.
Things still grow even when neglected.
Thanks be to God.