Ann-Marie Spittle

BEGINNING

Seed fell into the ground and was afraid
Sun came and warmed them
Rain came and nurtured them

Soon they began to break from their bonds
Headed for the light above
But were stopped

Concert slab was strong under people’s feet
He barred the way to the light
But seed prevailed

Concrete broke under seeds intrusive growth
And freedom was its reward
Sun smiled and rain wept for joy

And as each human does the same
And exits the darkness
So you will see the sun again and smile