I took Hafiz’s advice

To Build a Swing
Hafiz

You carry
All the ingredients
To turn your life into a nightmare-
Don’t mix them!

You have all the genius
To build a swing in your backyard
For God.

That sounds
Like a hell of a lot more fun.
Let’s start laughing, drawing blueprints,
Gathering our talented friends.

I will help you
With my divine lyre and drum.

Hafiz
Will sing a thousand words
You can take into your hands,
Like golden saws,
Sliver hammers,

Polished teakwood,
Strong silk rope.

You carry all the ingredients
To turn our existence into joy,

Mix them, mix
Them!

No, I didn’t build a swing, but here are some of the ingredients of joy that I found around the property this week.

The daisies are blooming everywhere. Please don't eat them.

Horsemint is scattered throughout the property.

Wild Hyacinth is growing near the gate. It smells wonderful.

The north edge of the pond is teeming with these tadpoles. No wonder there's a symphony every night.