ducks once dwelled among
this cool water as you once
lived among these paths
gardens were your wonder then
tilling the soothing balm
for your time scraped soul
dandelion seeds the fairies
scatter relentless blessings
clothed in tiny yellow suns
unaware this field
held still greater gifts than these
when you whispered forth lilacs
yet it must warm your wide heart
knowing flowers still abide here
petals beckon in the breeze