By Mark Reels
Tom had planted flowers and put in a garden every year, but after his wife died he didn’t see the point. Who would he share it with? Who would he pick bouquets for? Who would turn the bland zucchini into delicious bread?
In the spring, daffodils bloomed where he hadn’t planted them thanks to transplanting squirrels. Tomatoes sprouted from fruit that fell last September. And sunflowers grew wherever birds dropped seeds from the feeder. He didn’t want a garden this year but apparently life did.
So Tom took the hint, put on his work gloves and turned over the warm soil.
Really nice story.
Rich language, wide reaching sentiment.
Sweet, gentle story.
A lovely story about life and loss.
great story. Nice and simple
The cycle of life, well rendered. Touching and a story to share with those left behind.
I liked this story very much…life goes on despite our efforts…life needs more gardens.
Beautiful, multi layered story telling. Even better on the second reading.
Life goes on. It appears that the character took heart from that.