Long Seasonsgrowth Poems

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