Wildflower

Odds stacked against her Ever seeing the light of day Obstacles placed to deter Clearing hurdles along the way Tucked tightly in the soil Beneath an unyielding rock Wouldn't delay her toil Mother Nature mocked Her faith, thick and stubborn Winning small victories every day At times her eagerness would burn She shoo'd those thoughts away Relentless to the resistance Facing one defeat after another Gradually making distance To the world, she would discover Something so flimsy and green Miraculously came to power Defying reason like never seen She became a wildflower Her richly colored petals Victoriously embracing the rays Honorably she settles To live out the rest of her days She has become inspiration To those who tread the sidewalk A display of dedication Brilliance in place of caulk She wants others to understand The blood sweat and tears Nothing was placed in her hand She pressed on with faith for years