“A neglected garden.” A poem.

(I found this in my draft file. I just love this. The truth? I don’t know if I wrote it or not. I hope I did. But if I had I think I would have posted it right away. I wish I knew the author. If you do, let me know. Enjoy it anyway, whoever wrote it.)

My neglected garden reminds me

Of the joys I knew, playing in the dirt

Planting the flowers.

Sitting in the quiet of the morning.

Listening to God

Times I spent in deep prayer

As the flowers grew around me

And the butterflies tickled my hair

While I sat so still.

I came to the garden alone

But God was always there.

Waiting.

I’ll come to the garden again

While the “dew is still on the roses”,

I will  hear him speak

I will be restored.

Rebecca

Hi. I'm so glad you're here. My blog focuses on faith and mental health issues such as mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and dysthymia (chronic low moods that don't qualify as depression.) I post DIY and decorating projects when I can. My book, "Depression Has A Big Voice. Make Yours Bigger! (Expanded Edition), is on sale at all online retailers. I have a Psychology degree and post-graduate courses in Clinical Pastoral Education. I am a former hospital chaplain, Bible teacher, and retreat/conference inspirational speaker. Thank you for visiting and may you feel God's presence today.

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