Teresa Hirst

“When you’re young, you think everything’s possible.
But as you grow older, you discover that it isn’t.”
– Michael Gambon as John Harrison in A&E’s Longitude

“Well then don’t grow older, Mr. Harrison.”
– Andrew Scott as John Campbell

I used to be young like this new asparagus shoot.
By John Harrison’s definition, I know I am growing older.

My goal this spring Easter week is to clean away the debris, water my dry soil
and see if I can’t uncover some hidden growth possibilities.

If I don’t find any, I think I’ll have to plant something;
I’m not giving up that easily.