A Seasonal Life

when the snow melts, we start our seeds

when the maple sap flows, we tap the trees

when the last frost thaws, we plant our field

the more that we care, the more that we yield

if the ground grows dry, we carry the water

teaching our skills to our sons and our daughters

they grow excited, the garden bears fruit

we gather the crops, the berries and roots

harvest time is a big celebration

canning or drying is all preparation

for those cold winter nights, staying warm in the den

knowing that in spring, we'll do it again