Poem #5
I May Never Be Done
I spent quite a few months, just selecting the seed,
Along with the other things, I was told I would need.
Warm weather was needed and, of course, lots of sun.
And although I9d work hard, I was sure there9d be fun.
I studied Langevin, all the don9ts and the dos,
I even constructed some big plywood shoes.
I watered, I weeded, sprayed and fertilized too.
I did all the things I was told I should do.
The plant popped right up, in my small starter box,
At once, I considered feeding it bagels and lox.
As the pumpkins exceeded Eaton9s historical chart,
I thought I might need a much bigger cart.
But then as it rained and the North winds blew,
My plants dwindled in number, till there were just two.
For me, pumpkin bad luck was indeed deja vu,
Even though I did everything I needed to do.
As more time went by, there were splits, cracks and a break!
I lost several tools - my favorite old shovel and rake.
My garden was large and I needed a crew,
But with only one worker, I did the best I could do.
Some things, like good weather, I never did get,
The rains kept on coming, the ground constantly wet.
As the months rolled by I did have some fun,
But the major thing missing was the lovely, warm sun.
As the season was ending, there was one final test,
I surveyed my garden - I9d given my best.
My pumpkin, bright orange, great shape, though not big,.
But the scales they were using, I just could not rig.
So with all my good intentions and plenty of pluck,
The thing I lacked was an ounce of good luck.
As the numbers were posted, I came in near last,
I was glad, at that point, that the season had past.
Now, it9s starting again - I9m selecting my seed,
And, all of the other things I9ve been told I will need.
My list includes warm weather and, of course, lots of sun.
I know I can9t quit till I reach half a ton
The reality is, I may never be done.
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