Gently, gently seeds tucked to rest

Feel the warm blanket of spring lifting

Protected and warm it’s time to bloom

Reaching and arching, pushing for the light

Strong and determined yet delicate and tender

Bloom starts with faith and courage

Defiant in the risk of adverse conditions

Emerging begins vulnerable and exposed

Knowing there are no false starts

Bloom, Bloom…cold winds may come

Below the surface warm roots exist

Holding true and strong…Bloom