The Garden of Life by Gregg Hake
A new acquaintance: a germinated seed,
A recent friend: a delicate shoot.
A bitter enemy: a choking weed,
A tight-knit family: a webbed root.
A lifelong confidant: a perennial flower,
A restored relationship: a spring shower.
Gregory Hake 
Very nice poem! It is an excellent illustration of how deeply our relationships affect our life, and how interconnected we all are.
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Your words bring a thanks in heart streaming with life.
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So many different varieties in a garden, each requiring specialized care and nourishment, each fulfilling varied purposes. The sensitive skills of a gardener are the skills of living.
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A great poem; a refreshing breeze.
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Beautiful poem, Gregg! Makes me appreciate my own ‘garden.’
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Very astute poem!
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I have them all ! What a beautifully descriptive verse. Thanks for sharing.
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