Amid the rubble of crumbling concrete
a seed
unwittingly sown
sends its tender shoots
pushing toward love’s light.
Ever so gently
but with iron purpose
does it break up the stones of a hardening heart
on a journey to greet the sun.
Fragile roots probe the source of being
to draw nourishment from wellsprings
that lie hidden from self awareness.
Until finally....
a single triumphant bud
unfurls its petals in full beauty
to herald a new season.
The first sign of spring has arrived
after the fruitless winter of my selfish youth…..
My daughter
My wildflower!
Oct 16, 2016
Oct 16, 2016 at 4:52 PM UTC
Amid the rubble of crumbling concrete
a seed
unwittingly sown
sends its tender shoots
pushing toward love’s light.
Ever so gently
but with iron purpose
does it break up the stones of a hardening heart
on a journey to greet the sun.
Fragile roots probe the source of being
to draw nourishment from wellsprings
that lie hidden from self awareness.
Until finally....
a single triumphant bud
unfurls its petals in full beauty
to herald a new season.
The first sign of spring has arrived
after the fruitless winter of my selfish youth…..
My daughter
My wildflower!
To Rachel, my wildflower now and always!
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