THE PECERA

The pecera,
or fishpond,
has long been a raised
garden bed.

Now, with weed
stalks piled high
in the wheelbarrow,
I dig and rake the
musty root masses from
the soil enriched by
fireplace ashes, topsoil,
and the dog's
long-dried contributions.

Thinking about the cycle
of life, I press the
precious seeds into
the humid earth:
the seeds of
a very special
crop.

11/9/15