Goodbye to the home I grew old in

To the house I built next door

Adieu to the community I lived in

For 40 years or more

My garden has given me wonderful joy

I’ve loved watching the wakening in Spring

Or sitting by my little pond

And taking everything in

I remember the flycatchers that shared our home

Year after year they would come

And the garden provided us month after month

Asparagus, raspberry and plum!

Thank you Hartford for being my home

Goodbye to my neighbours who pop in for tea

And hello Garden Cottage, a special place and a wonderful new home for me

(Written for my mother on her move)