yard therapy

not just men,

but women too, 

who want to escape

in the tasks

of yard work.

to bundle

one's self up in scarves

and hats,

work gloves,

and to go out

to prune, to rake.

to groom the yard

before winter

comes.

a last push of the mower,

wrapping precious

bushes,

to protect them from

the frost,

trimming branches.

it's a long

day of reddened cheeks

and sore knees.

but it's a welcome escape,

yard

therapy.