My roots aren't here They never were I planted some crops But they were imported An ideal situation this land may be To the adaptable, changing and innovative breeds It is habitable to the natives and hybrids that are able to flourish But me, my roots come from a different tree They belong somewhere else They always have I can survive in new elements But only with proper care and chemicals The artificial adaptations eventually take their wear And usually from the inside out Without the natural nourishment I whither So as thankful as I am for a land that harvested growth It is essential to my survival that I find my proper home