O Lord, grant that in some way <br />it may rain every day, <br />Say from about midnight until three o'clock <br />in the morning, <br />But, You see, it must be gentle and warm <br />so that it can soak in; <br />Grant that at the same time it would not rain on <br />campion, alyssum, helianthus, lavendar, and others which <br />You in Your infinite wisdom know <br />are drought-loving plants- <br />I will write their names on a bit of paper <br />if you like- <br />And grant that the sun may shine <br />the whole day long, <br />But not everywhere (not, for instance, on the <br />gentian, plantain lily, and rhododendron) <br />and not too much; <br />That there may be plenty of dew and little wind, <br />enough worms, no lice and snails, or mildew, <br />and that once a week thin liquid manure and guano <br />may fall from heaven. <br />Amen.<br /><br />Karel Matej Capek Chod<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/gardener-s-prayer/
