Grow Like a Tree, Son

The pale red face with wrinkles 
With a warm smile spread across the face
My granny, 
Sat out on the porch 
Watching the intense dark sky with stars 
Taking me on her lap as I reached 
Giving me warmth 
Running her slim fingers across my hair 
You should grow like a tree, son
Said my granny 
I looked at her confused, 
Her small eyes filled with affection, 
Accompanied by a bright smile, 
Smiling at me she continued, 
You are a seed when born 
The soil, education 
The air, your friends 
The harder you work, the stronger the roots 
Water, sunlight, are like your parents 
The nutrients, your teachers 
With all necessities fulfilled,
You grow, son 
You grow independent 
Like a fine tree 
Providing shelter for everyone 
Fulfilling others needs 
Helping others directly or indirectly 
With a purpose for life 
Live a life worth remembering 
Grow like a tree, son! 
The words made difference, 
Of me of before,
I'll grow like a tree
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 5/12/2020 1:16:00 PM
Love the imagery in your poem.
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Date: 10/8/2020 10:58:00 AM
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