Flowers And Weeds Poem by Jim Yerman

I often wonder why the same nurturing from the Earth
that allows the flower to grow so beautifully from the seed…
that same sunshine
that same rain…
also nurtures all the weeds.

Why is it flowers need so much of our time to grow..
need our constant attention…
constant care
while weeds seem to grow anyplace…
anytime
and anywhere?

Why is it our flower garden
if we aren't diligent in meeting it's needs
if we're not as attentive as we should be
can be overrun with weeds?

Why is it when it comes to our flowers
we must constantly weed the row
If we want our flowers to be beautiful
if we want our flowers to grow?

Perhaps the Earth is just reminding us
If a beautiful world we want to create….
If we want the flowers of love to continue to bloom
we must constantly remove the weeds of hate.