April Quote by W. D. Snodgrass
“Late April and you are three; today We dug your garden in the yard. To curb the damage of your play, Strange dogs at night and the moles tunneling, Four slender sticks of lath stand guard Uplifting their thin string. So you were the first to tramp it down. And after the earth was sifted close You brought your watering can to drown All earth and us. But these mixed seeds are pressed With light loam in their steadfast rows. Child, we've done our best.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Garden” published in 1972
A gardener laments the damage caused by playful children and animals, but also acknowledges the effort and care put into cultivating the garden, symbolizing perseverance despite setbacks.
In simple terms: Hard work in a garden faces obstacles, yet we keep tending it.
Key Takeaway
Keep tending despite setbacks.
Themes
nature
perseverance
growth
Mood
thoughtful
determined
nostalgic
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- family gardening
- childhood play
- soil management
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
ecology
caregiving
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn from nurturing a damaged garden?
- How do you balance play and responsibility?
A Different Perspective
The garden may never fully recover from damage.
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