It’s truly heartbreaking to see what I’ve built crumble away.
It’s been over a month since I last gave my garden the care and attention it needed. During this time, the garden I’ve nurtured and tended has fallen into neglect and looks quite disheartening. The dry summer weather has left my plants suffering. The soil is parched and barren, weeds are sprouting in every corner, and some plants are even wilting.
I didn’t want to see this happen, but there’s not much I could do. Because of my busy work schedule, I leave in the morning and only return in the evening. I haven’t even had time to pick my favorite pumpkins growing in the garden.
Despite this, from a certain perspective, there are still signs of life in my garden. I can still see the chili plants bearing fruit, though the green mustard looks stunted due to the dry soil, and there are some adorable little tomatoes. However, overall, my garden seems to have lost its vitality. To revive it, I need to dedicate more attention and time.
Today, since I have a day off from work, I took the opportunity to clean up the garden. It felt like going back to the beginning when the seeds first sprouted, and that happiness grew within me. Seeing my garden in this state truly saddens me.
I remember a month ago when I was actively caring for the garden. All the plants were green and looked fresh. At that time, I felt a sense of calm and pride seeing how beautiful the garden was.
The picture I took a month ago
I know that every Beginning has an Ending, but I hope there’s still a chance and time to start anew. I really miss the touch of green leaves in the morning and the cheerful insects on the leaves blown by the wind.
This is the current state of my garden, wounded and neglected. Although it pains me to see it like this, I still remember the joy and pride I felt when the garden was thriving.
Now, I see this not just as an end, but as a potential new beginning. I hope there will be time and opportunity to restore life and beauty to the garden.
Behind this decline, I hold onto hope for a greener and more vibrant future. I long for the sound of leaves rustling in the wind and the scent of flowers filling the morning air. My garden, despite its challenges, remains a place where I learn about life and harmony with nature.
I hope that one day, the garden will bloom again and become a source of happiness for me and those who enjoy it. Until then, I will continue to care for and nurture it, as every plant needs love to thrive.
Thank you for reading this journey. Let’s stay optimistic and hope for the best for the future.