Poem: Planting Happiness by Mark Tulin

I planted healthy words
deep into the ground
with the other
words that I found 
in my heart’s pocket. 

I made sure I planted
love and healing
near the pond
where I used to watch the koi
and goldfish swim.

I made sure that all my words
were carefully planted and pruned,
given plenty of fresh water
and the right amount
of gratitude.

I made sure that my dog
didn’t dig up happiness
or that my kids didn’t
trample on the flower bed
of peace and respect.

©️mft