The Sapling & Her Mother

I first woke up

I was buried deep

In her loving embrace

A fall enough to shatter her

For me she acted strong

With time I found my head and heart

Slowly sought to move

Hands outstretched towards the Sun

I dug my feet in deep

She gave me food

Gave me water

She held me close at night

When winter winds cornered me

She made sure to hold on tight

Her watchful gaze, she saw me grow

I took from her so much

I can never give back enough

Tall and strong I became

Her walls began to crack

Tired, battered, she fought on

Fought all the evil in this world

Until one day someone decided

To pluck me from her arms

As I found a new home

With others my kind

I’m sure she feels vacant

For so long she has nurtured me

Keeping me from harm

She gave up her dreams

To fulfill mine

She knows no other life

I write this today

To let you know

I’d give away my most precious jewel

To go back in time

And be the sapling that opened her eyes

In the warmth of her mother’s love

The humble earthen pot