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A Concrete 
Example
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A Concrete 
Example
Intr oduction
In "A Concrete Example" by Reginald Arkell, 
we meet Mrs. Jones, a cheerful gardener 
who proudly tends to her unusual stone 
garden filled with tiny, delicate plants.
With gentle humor and sharp observation, 
the poet invites us to see the world through a 
different lens4one where even the smallest 
flower or a funny misunderstanding can 
reveal beauty, joy, and wisdom.
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A Concrete 
Example
Intr oduction
In "A Concrete Example" by Reginald Arkell, 
we meet Mrs. Jones, a cheerful gardener 
who proudly tends to her unusual stone 
garden filled with tiny, delicate plants.
With gentle humor and sharp observation, 
the poet invites us to see the world through a 
different lens4one where even the smallest 
flower or a funny misunderstanding can 
reveal beauty, joy, and wisdom.
About the Poet
Reginald Arkell was a British writer and poet 
best known for his light verse, humor, and works 
related to gardening and rural life. He wrote 
novels, plays, and poetry that often blended wit 
with gentle observation of everyday life.
His most famous work is Old Herbaceous, a 
charming novel about a gardener's life, which 
reflects his deep love for nature and gardens.
Arkell's poetry, like "A Concrete Example," 
showcases his playful style and ability to find 
beauty and humor in simple things.
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A Concrete 
Example
Intr oduction
In "A Concrete Example" by Reginald Arkell, 
we meet Mrs. Jones, a cheerful gardener 
who proudly tends to her unusual stone 
garden filled with tiny, delicate plants.
With gentle humor and sharp observation, 
the poet invites us to see the world through a 
different lens4one where even the smallest 
flower or a funny misunderstanding can 
reveal beauty, joy, and wisdom.
About the Poet
Reginald Arkell was a British writer and poet 
best known for his light verse, humor, and works 
related to gardening and rural life. He wrote 
novels, plays, and poetry that often blended wit 
with gentle observation of everyday life.
His most famous work is Old Herbaceous, a 
charming novel about a gardener's life, which 
reflects his deep love for nature and gardens.
Arkell's poetry, like "A Concrete Example," 
showcases his playful style and ability to find 
beauty and humor in simple things.
Stanza 1
"My next-door neighbour, Mrs. Jones, 
has got a garden full of stones: A crazy 
path, a lily pond, a rockery and, just 
beyond A sundial with a strange device, 
which Mrs. Jones thinks rather nice."
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A Concrete 
Example
Intr oduction
In "A Concrete Example" by Reginald Arkell, 
we meet Mrs. Jones, a cheerful gardener 
who proudly tends to her unusual stone 
garden filled with tiny, delicate plants.
With gentle humor and sharp observation, 
the poet invites us to see the world through a 
different lens4one where even the smallest 
flower or a funny misunderstanding can 
reveal beauty, joy, and wisdom.
About the Poet
Reginald Arkell was a British writer and poet 
best known for his light verse, humor, and works 
related to gardening and rural life. He wrote 
novels, plays, and poetry that often blended wit 
with gentle observation of everyday life.
His most famous work is Old Herbaceous, a 
charming novel about a gardener's life, which 
reflects his deep love for nature and gardens.
Arkell's poetry, like "A Concrete Example," 
showcases his playful style and ability to find 
beauty and humor in simple things.
Stanza 1
"My next-door neighbour, Mrs. Jones, 
has got a garden full of stones: A crazy 
path, a lily pond, a rockery and, just 
beyond A sundial with a strange device, 
which Mrs. Jones thinks rather nice."
Explanation:
In this stanza, the poet introduces us to Mrs. Jones, who lives next door. She has a 
very unique garden. Instead of flowers and grass, her garden is filled with stones.
The poet describes her garden as having a "crazy path," which means the path is 
not straight and might twist and turn. There is also a "lily pond," where we can 
imagine pretty water flowers called lilies.
A "rockery" is a special place in the garden where stones are placed beautifully. 
Beyond that, Mrs. Jones has a "sundial," which tells time using the sun.
The poet mentions that the sundial has a "strange device," which means it looks 
unusual. Mrs. Jones thinks her garden is lovely, and she takes pride in it. This 
stanza helps us see how gardens can be different and that people can like different 
things.