Seedling

A tiny seed deep in the Earth
starving for the light
Pushing hard against the soil
one day springs to life

Looking like a fragile twig
not knowing where to go
Standing still for all the world 
will soon, put on a show.....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Laurie Avatar
January 12, 2016 at 5:37 PM
G'day Pete ... oh yes, the journey begins. Thank you Pete - Lindsay
Yuhas Avatar
March 1, 2016 at 3:21 PM
Thank you Lindsay, much appreciated.
Juman Avatar
November 9, 2015 at 3:54 AM
Excellent my friend you are there pete
Yuhas Avatar
December 10, 2015 at 12:50 PM
Thank you A. Zaladin.
Kendrick Avatar
November 7, 2015 at 6:23 AM
Yes, that tiny sprout is just waiting to put on its show..Enjoyed reading this one..Reads like a winner if for a contest..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Yuhas Avatar
December 10, 2015 at 12:49 PM
Thank you Sara. Haven't entered anything, still learning how to navigate the Soup.
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December 10, 2015 at 12:47 PM
Thank you Sara. Haven't entered anything, still learning how to navigate the Soup.
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