The Bristle Cone Pine
While wandering thru the forest pines
A lesson I found true
The ones that live on the valley floor
the newest of the new
grow protected with all it needs
with water flowing through
But high above on rocks jagged edge
the little Bristlecone Pine peeks through,
without key nutrients, its life is defined
as meekest on the peak preview
Though raging storms and lightning strikes
and snow and ice ensue
The Bristlecone looks to Heaven's glance,
with God in step pulls through
The little tree has learned survivals grit
and the moral of its life is key
Be willing to stand even tough roads ahead
though you may see them as your last
The Bristlecone reminds us to get up
with courage take
And forget about the past.
A step at a time
you will renew,
keep faith within yourself
Believe in your Creator, he will show you
and teach you the rest.
Look forward to tomorrows joy
be steady and keep your pace,
and while you work
without you knowing
You will
scale the challenges you face
You didn’t notice the imbued spirit
That was gained as you traveled through
Prayer with your Creator
was all you needed to do
to displace the stubborn rock of change
to an abundant more glorious you.
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