blessingseedsong

rise up from your resting
safe underground and unknown
unfold out of nurturing confining shell
and cozy cocoon of cool earth
you were comfortable in darkness
til now but there's day that awaits you
turn and return to the surface
let us see those gifts brought to the light

infect this ground with the germ of your life
against which – yes - it does have its defenses
neglect and drought memory
abuse toxic strata and time-hardened surfaces
and all of those hungry little mouths
waiting above and below

raise up your heads between first infant leaf-wings
that one opening question essential:
is it alright to be here, and now?

some of you came to ground late
you joined this green gathering still stunted
barely able to hold your own but you'll find
the same offers of sunlight and sustenance
drink it in – it's all yours! - made for you

some were called forth and then were denied
the water and nurture that every new life has a right to
still you persist in your synthesis
Life in you speaks its own tough validation
and draws you – come out come out! –
to all beauty and growth you deserve

some of you were kept too long out of the light
you grew up thin, stretched-out pale, and reaching
bent over backwards not for others but only
trying to become your true selves
we welcome you now - come as you are! -
and plant you a little bit deeper
so you too can stand up on your own

sing your joy up to Sun who so loves you
even though he might gaze so intensely and may
strike you as somewhat over-brilliant
offer to Rain a new surface to pattern
she's coming! and she wants to dance with you
join the abundance of new old ongoing
in this unique generation of the world
unheard of, and quietly unfolding
exactly the same as the last one did
be at peace with your time and your timing
bear fruit in your season out of love
to those who will consume you
glad growing grateful
beginning the living again