let me tell you the wonder
of the untended garden
at first it may seem neglected
abused even
but sit within its walls
sift your fingers through the soil
notice the quality
seeds hide in the depths
waiting in dormancy
for the right chance to bloom
there is vibrancy in the wildness
there is strength in the tenacity
you clear a seat
you remove a weed
one at a time
the work is not done in a day
but the more you explore
the more wonder you find
a plant you’ve never identified
a native that is medicinal
a dandelion in the cracks
showing its resiliency
its deep taproot bringing up nutrients
to share pollen with a bee
its leaves will decompose
enriching the soil
for the plants yet to come
the more you tend
the more you discover
the more you realize
the endless potential
there is a history here
a broken shovel
a decorative pot
you get to choose what to keep
and what to discard
your greatest tool is not your effort
it is observation
where does the light shine
what enriches the ecosystem around it
what is vulnerable and needs protection
what is valuable but needs pruning
your garden has been working this whole time
its beauty waiting to be revealed
the soil is rich
the diversity part resilient
and part dormant
this is your sanctuary
you decide what to celebrate
and what to compost
it all serves a purpose
even if we don’t know
what it is yet
weeds are not inherently bad
they tell us something
about the quality of the soil
and the environment around us
we choose how to best use them
you are a beautiful tender
and i cannot wait
to see what wonders you grow
—lyra moon (compost / celebrate / observe)
february 9, 2026