Gravel under and behind
Will dissipate the rainfall.
Dig the base below the frost.
Drain with pipes a wall.
Lime, cement and screened sand
Lightly mix to morter.
Color, texture vary not
Nor increments of water.
Green or white or dusky rose
Choose the stones with love:
Black or brown or mica-sprinkled
Orange, blue or mauve.
Place the best face to the front.
Hose off grass nd dust.
Chock each rock and check the level.
Iron streaks will rust.
Tamp the morter in the joint.
Smooth it to each face.
Wind and water will invade
A rough or hollow place.
Walls are built to stand the weather.
Walls are built to wear.
Form and texture and technique
Hands must blend with care.
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