Feel the fruits to grow the roots.

FEEL THE FRUITS TO GROW THE ROOTS

Spirit of mine that came in my youth

Has guided me closely to find out the truth

Through journeys of life where each cherry would grow

Giving me knowledge and cherry pips to sow.

Each little lesson and each little seed

Nurtured me slowly to get what I need

Every hard knock grew a root in my life

Learning to cope with the trouble and strife.

Every tear shed trickling down to the roots

Helping my tree of life to grow fruit

Moulding my senses and holding me tight

Showing me colours of wonderful light.

Holding on to childhood innocence and delight

Its hard to hold on when folk steal your light

The adult world can lead you astray

As your cherry tree starts to wither away

Then through my learning I grew stronger and yet!

Knew that I had much left to give and much more to get

But before I could move on to that stage of my life

I had to mend my own spiritual light.

Spirit of mine who loved me the best

Returned to remind me not to stay vexed

To love everyone and try not to hate

And protected my tree by building a gate.

I wrapped ribbons round my tree of every hue

Scarlet and emerald and purple and blue

Took crying as medicine as it watered my roots

And brought back my wonderful blossom and shoots

Then I found people who felt a lot like me

And understand now that is our destiny

It opened my branches and gave me instead

Help with the journey that I have ahead.

So from my heart I am sending my fruit

To anyone who’s struggling to grown their own roots

For to understand everything you’ve got to begin

By looking after and loving your spirit within.

I hope that everyone’s cherry tree blossoms this year