Roots

Darkness so much Darkness troubles thee Too many trees in the forest Makes it so hard to see Their leaves and their branches They reach for the sky To outgrow one another They fight for dear life The faster they grow The more shallow their roots The drive to be taller Doesn’t bear fruit So tend the soil Water the earth Patiently wait Avoid all the hurt Great things come Time refines A diamond isn’t created Without pressure over time The trees may be tall A splendor to see But take care of the roots Life - It all starts with the seeds