POEM OF THE MONTH
John Mole
The Allotment
For Chris and Liz Rolfe
How much of earth
is allowed, how
much time on it
to plant, to cultivate,
dig deep
and watch what
rises from the dark
to meet us
with its annual
display, another
miracle on
lease, each year
more precious
as the seasons
turn, return
until the mystery
of our birth
is bedded down
John Mole is a poet and musician who writes for both children and adults. His collection Counting the Chimes is published by Peterloo