Give the Kids Garden and Books

A backyard garden

with flowers and vegetables

is a privilege like no other.

Nasturtium, calendula, larkspur,

poppy, mustard, cornflower—

vibrant as a rainbow.

Kids are soothed

by the colors, fragrances,

the birds and bees

that visit and amuse

with buzz and songs.

The joy of picking

fresh pea pods—

is pure excitement.

Then come the libraries

with choices of books.

Let them fall in love,

let their curiosity be quenched,

and stir imagination.

These outlooks will shape

better judgment,

a true asset—

greater than money.

We may live now,

in the clutch of technology,

but gardens and books

are timeless gifts.

If you have young kids,

give them these treasures

and they will grow wholesome.