Born into darkness
Surrounded by supplement
To seep into the depths of myself
I must acquire new light
And as I grow, my roots expand
Reaching, ever reaching forth
Toward a better perspective
At that deciding point
The first rays of light shine upon me
To flourish, to grow in the sunbeams
Flimsy, readjusting to find betterment
Darkness reclaims the day
And I sit in waiting
Still, under my skin growth expounds
Each individual cell fighting
Until the sun peeks over the horizon
Until the elusive head of joy is found
Life moves forward, and around me
Growth is expanding and retreating
Much time passes
With each tribulation, strength given
With each success, I reach forth
I spread my limbs in the sunlight
Once so flimsy
I am now unwavering
I reach to the sky
Standing above all else
Heavy, strong, and supporting
And I am not alone