Growth

A child of wonder sought to grow Choked so by ignorant minds in tow But grew to stand, not to retreat From those who sought only to defeat But how can love not find its way If deep within one’s heart it’s laid Some can never hope to grasp How one survives a hijacked past As spring gives way to summer heat And autumn mellows; mouths to feed Harsh winters cannot care deplete The resurrected joy in me (For the competition - I was given the noble name Patricia. Some favourite things are babies and kittens and wishing folks to do better ... Thanks for nudging me to share ...)