for my friend, Sara

• The fairest flower in all the garden
• Is s/he who patiently waits
• Along the path with gloves in hand
• Until you approach the gate;

• Who kneels with you and at your side
• Will diligently help you weed
• And rake and water and prune and hoe—
• Whatever is your need.

• Who will share with you the beauty
• When the day is at its end.
• The fairest flower in all the garden
• Is s/he who is your friend.