A Blossom of Boston's Public Garden
Written by: Liliana W.
Illustrated by: Yoly Cuevas
Right next to Chinatown and downtown, a vast contrast lies near. A break from all the apartment complexes and businesses, a break from grey steel structures, cars, and machinery. There’s a pop of color with all shades of green and different shades of vibrant hues.
It’s called the Boston Public Garden. Where the water of the ponds shines like the sun hitting glass, sparkling like crystals and glitter on a birthday card. The trees all have labels on what they are, and they have varieties of flowers with shades of colors I couldn’t name. With hills that feel nice to lay on, where you can lay picnic blankets down in the summer and enjoy the breeze. In one of the ponds, they have swan boats, where you can take yourself or you and your family on a ride to enjoy the scenery. It’s a nice break from the city, the fresh air, and the greenery.
Chinatown is around the corner, full of rich, important, beautiful culture. You can get cultural food and learn about Asian traditions. Around this garden, you can also learn about historical events; since it’s next to Boston Common, you can go there if you’re interested in that, like Paul Revere and his journey, where they have a statue for him there.
But to focus on the garden, it’s a blossom of Boston, where you really get to see Boston bloom with nature and amazing, fun-filled things to do. And I am lucky enough to be able to live in the city where that beautiful field of flowers and culture gets to awaken from their long slumber every spring and summer.
Talk about the Text
1. How does the Boston Public Garden look different from the rest of the downtown city?
2. What are some of the relaxing activities people can do when they visit the garden in the summer?
3. What are some things you can learn about in the areas right next to the garden, like Chinatown and the Boston Common?
About the Author
Liliana was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Liliana has loved poetry and writing since she was young and has even been published several times. She became the club president of the Creative Writers’ Club and was part of the editorial board for her school’s magazine, Rubix, both held by 826 Boston at her school. Poetry, fiction, literature, and social justice inspired her to keep writing.
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