Unknown Stuggles
I started
as a seed
small and strong
I was planted
watered
and given sunlight
but I was planted
later than usual
A few months later
the cold wind came
hurting me slowly
I didn’t know if
I would survive
When spring came
I knew I survived
growing
old and wise
Summer came
I felt strong
and free
even for
a young tree
By the time
the next winter came
I was stronger
I knew how to survive
I was ready
for what
was to be
thrown
at me
I could
survive
and I knew
I would