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A.C. Cargill, All-Human Author's avatar

Poignant.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

High praise. Thanks.

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Mkwawa shujaa's avatar

Thank you for this beautiful article with many life lessons in it.

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Yes, plants inspire and reassure me with their drive for life and natural beauty. I am awe-struck even by lowly weeds. Some vivid writing in this one. I particularly liked: "It bolted to seed, desperate to propagate before shriveling under the sudden spike in temperature."

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Parker McCoy's avatar

Gardens definitely are a great reminder that great, beautiful things still happen, and the future brings gifts. What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Thanks for stopping by and reading...also for taking the time to comment.

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Sue Goldberg's avatar

Poignant. Beautiful. And true here. Often.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

I know gardens are your delight.

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Rebecca Douglass's avatar

Beautiful. Amazing how even those of us who hate change can learn to cope with huge changes.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Necessity, right?

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jybyky's avatar

Written gently, nature and experience make a graceful writing combination. I like.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Gardens are always full of lessons, aren't they? They help when I'm out of ideas and need inspiration.

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jybyky's avatar

Good, thank you.

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Natalie Aguirre's avatar

I don't like change either, but it's what life is for us. Thanks for sharing your short story inspired by your garden.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Each year I say, "This is the last one." Each year I plant another one.

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Gabi Coatsworth's avatar

And trust your roots…

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Indeed!

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