life's meadows

They carried the little seed
and placed it in the soil.

She was scared and very reserved.
The surroundings were new,
she had never even seen most of the other seeds and flowers before.

At first, she felt very intimated, and did not share much
but then, seeds befriended her, and together they started to bloom.

She blossomed into a gorgeous flower,
opening her petals to the world, the sun, rain and wind.
She felt different while experiencing each element
but began to trust that each was good for her growth.

One score and six years later,
though enduring the full range of nature,
she still stands firm against the elements
that continue to make her strong and beautiful.

Happy Birthday Le!