Infancy To Adolescence

A defenseless seed planted in spring's tempestuous furrow Nourished with fertile juices; warmed in caressing burrow Escaping subterranean cavern into formative strand, roots still shallow   Sprouting into a strappling seedling that doth hope, promise bellow In sweltering, summer haze; tender stem bows and bends Strong, directionless winds blow; the fragile stalk spins Froward pests snip at the intestinal fiber, productive growth ammends Heavy torrents of doubt seep inward drowning the hidden tentacles on which outward growth depends After arduous spring travails end, summer's balmy season begins Long, dry days with timid growth to begin Steadying anchor balasts the green adolescent, promise to portend Stronger constitution allows the fecund shoots against blight, predators defend Stiff resistance, ample growth produces fruitful dividend Late summer, vibrant plant reaches it's zenith, ripening fruit suspends Toils of younger days along with the growing pain ends Mellower-toned follicles displaying strong genetic traits from each stem extends Acclimated to unforgiving environment, with spare fuel, for its place ardently fends