The Seedling
Consider the strength in a seedling.
At first so insignificant
so small and frail and weak
it has the strength to push itself
through paving stones or concrete
to become a tall and rugged tree
as tough as anything you’ll see.
The power contained in a tiny seed
beggars belief but still it needs
others to help it day by day,
that’s just nature’s way.
Sun and rain encourage growth
buffeting winds help make it strong
it sings its own internal song
while good earth gives it shade.
Without the aid these allies show
the seed would never grow.