there was a seed planted and
the soil was well kept
the sun shone fondly and
the water made a soft bed.
we have waited
and prayed
we got up at dawn
we dug our nails into the dirt.
this keeps us up all night: we did everything right.
we look to our neighbours: mary, how does your garden grow?
what life is this
except to give new life
and find life
in the middle of an empty field.
