I planted flowers seeds, and most of them didn’t grow

never broke through the dirt, though I willed them so

I gave them water and even a dose of Miracle Gro

 

I picked the best places all around my yard

Broke up the ground, it was dry and hard

pulled all the weeds, told them they were barred

 

I gave them every chance to reach for the sky

and most of those seeds didn’t even try

One look at my yard and I just have to sigh

 

a tiny bit of them sprouted, new and green

a pageant to crown the summertime queen

maybe they will bloom and help the scene

 

I hope that everyone who passes by can see

I’m doing my part to help them to grow and be free

The way that so many people have done for me