my momma once told me
“bloom where you’re planted”
well, I fell down in
a sidewalk crack
and I keep tryin’
to reach the sunbeams
to touch the cloud swirls
and breathe in moon dust
but I can’t reach
from where I’m planted
and my roots are achin’
from stretchin’ so far
sidewalk crack… Toni L.A. Cross
The Wisdom of Gavroche 
I like this poem a lot. In fact, it inspired me. I hope you don’t mind…
Just you wait, my little friend.
How big you’ll be by summer’s end!
God has hidden all you need
Deep inside that tiny seed.
The strength you’ll get from the sun and rain
Will help you get through this growing pain.
And don’t forget when you want to give in:
In life vs. obstacles – life can win.
Roots can conquer the hardest stuff.
Even concrete ain’t strong enough.
😀 I like!