It was due to rain
But then it cleared
My phone rang with news
Men would come and work
Overgrown shrubs would
Finally be removed
The benefactor wanted change
Something much simpler
Requiring less upkeep and care
An elevated garden featuring
Hydrangeas and Hollyhocks
Supported with perennials
Ground cover and rocks
A few sprinkles came
The work went on
No thunder or lightning
Would put asunder
What we had waited for
Clear days are useful
Especially when
The sun is there to lift you
But the gray and cloudy
Have their own beauty
And much is accomplished
No place would you rather be
This work completed
Complimented landscape
That still remained
Trucks and heavy equipment
Can be a very good thing
All the mess was removed
And the planted garden was
Ready to prosper with
The now falling rain
Stanski
September 5, 2022, ^
Steve Haarman 