Hands dip deep in soil.
They come back up rich with earth,
turning it over.
I dig a small well,
press tender roots deep into
cool dirt. Add water.
Life springs forth, fruitful.
Nourishing body and soul.
Harmonious gift.
During mealtimes we
rejoice at the blessings of
summer at our hands.
Hope and gratitude
bend our knees as we
till and foster life.
It flows from the earth
in mutuality and
returns our blessings.
Image Description: Water rains onto the tops of young vegetable plants from the spout of a watering can.
Credit: Markus Spiske / Unsplash via Webador
Laura Browne-Lambert is a queer, neurodivergent, and chronically ill writer whose writing emphasizes the characters, identities, and experiences she missed out on in her youth. She lives in Boston, MA and enjoys gardening, painting, and finding new science fiction or fantasy stories to enjoy. She is also the creator of the Underground Bookshelf. This project provides free short stories and literary resources with the intention of making diverse stories more accessible to everyone. Visit Underground Bookshelf at https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/.
Image Description: Laura Browne-Lambert, a disabled, White woman sits in front of a concrete wall on a sandy beach. She is wearing a blue, plaid shirt, black leather jacket, and black dress pants. Her hair is windswept. Her black cane leans against the concrete wall.
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