Garden Story : The time I was bitten...

It was a crisp, clear summer afternoon. I watched the sunset as a gentle breeze began to blow. This , in my mind , was the ideal time to water and tend to my plants.

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The flowers appeared to stand more pridefully on this day , in its natural display of seasonal beauty. Everything has a time and place. I felt a serene, calming feeling in the thought that one cannot hasten the bloom of a flower.

I took a moment to observe the plants present in the garden, the time and the patience it took to grow. The process, with consistency, felt worthwhile.

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The potatoes stood tall in particular, already beginning to produce small white petal flowers with a yellow stigma. Experience taught me that this meant the time for harvest is nearing. "But wait a second..." I thought to myself. "Better to have generations of potatoes, than one harvest's worth."

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Over time Ive Observed that pumpkin always tends to display genetic resilience, with the ability to germinate anywhere in the garden.

I reached down to run my hand through the intertwined network of leaves. The garden is tranquil, green and serene. Closer I moved to the bright yellow flower that the crawling pumpkin plant produces to reproduce.

I closed my eyes and took the moment to just feel...
I felt flying presence nearing but paid it no heed. I continued to immerse myself in my own world...

Gasp! Back to reality I snapped...
A rapid stabbing sensation struck my forearm.
My eyes immediately shot open as shock ran through my entire body.

It was a pollinator. A wasp in particular. This was more like "the time I got stung"

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