Seed

A seed thrown carelessly
left to fall
between the crevices
of two cement slabs
it tries to follow
natures course
drive its roots
into the ground
find nourishment
from the earth
but all it finds
is dry sand
no rich soil in which to grow
no depths of land
to establish life
oh little seed
it takes great strength
to flourish
where no seed should
to extend your leaves
reach for the sky
and see the world as good
society would see you die
nature says you should
and still you stand
brilliant and strong
embracing life
accepting your ill-fit home
and lack of care
proving to the world
that even in the darkest places
against all odds
light can be found
and you can persevere