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Blooming

Have you ever
wondered
what it must feel like
to be
a flower

When your brand new petals
begin to break through
the final layers
of dirt
thats been holding you down
all this time

Here you are!
Upward
aiming toward the sun
to feel its warmth
to arrive
topside

To bear your fruit
stand in your glory,
dance in your purpose.
I bet it feels like
Change

© Tora 2019

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