Relationships Are Gardens

• Eileen Carmelita, Grade 9
• Poetry
• 2021

When you meet someone and greet them
A relationship blossoms
A seed is planted, and soon there is a stem
When you are in a relationship, you have to do your part in maintaining it
Water it each day, and make sure it has enough shade
It is a tiny bit tiring, I must admit
But there are times when you need to sit back and analyse your plants
It's like a science experiment!
You need to look at which plants need watering
And make sure you have not been watering plastic specimens.
You're going to be so embarrassed if you haven't been watering fruits and flowers
Weeds and fake plants are just so toxic
Remember to remove them when you can—this garden is rightfully yours