The man who wants a garden
fair,
or small or very big,
With flowers growing here and
there,
Must bend his back and dig.
The things are mighty few on
earth
That wishes can attain.
Whate'er we want of any worth
We've got to work to gain.
It matters not what goal you
seek,
It's secret here reposes:
You've got to dig from week to
week
To get Results or Roses.”
- Edgar Guest (1881-1959)
A warrior poet, and a philosopher Gardner. :)
ReplyDeleteTalents one seldom sees together in the same man.
Great poem. And so true!
ReplyDeleteThanks Glen. It is a splendid poem, is it not?
ReplyDeleteLinda - I had forgotten about this poem for years, and then suddenly it just popped back into my head. I assume it was for a reason.
ReplyDelete