©Kirton News 2011

Garden of Daily Living from Kirton Kodger

First plant three rows of peas
Peas of mind
Peas of heart
Peas of soul

Next, plant four rows of squash
Squash gossip
Squash indifference
Squash grumbling
Squash selfishness

Then plant seven rows of lettuce
Lettuce be faithful
Lettuce be patient
Lettuce be mindful of our actions
Lettuce be compassionate
Lettuce inspire one another
Lettuce be kind
Lettuce really love one another

No garden is complete
without turnips
Turnip for meetings
Turnip for service
Turnip to help one another
Turnip the music and dance

Plant seeds
Encouragement
Wisdom
Confidence
Respect for ourselves and others

Complete the operation by planting
Thyme for each other
Thyme for the family
Thyme for friends
Thyme for rest
Thyme for ourselves

Water freely with patience
and cultivate with love.
There is much fruit in your garden
because you reap what you so.