wild seeds take root in spring
slapped to life by cool, clean rain
gaining strength to push away
from fertile soil and maternal clay
giving animals air to breath
summer sun makes strong and tall
recklessly reaching for the sky
fighting droughts and storms
but only the lucky survive
predator’s deadly jaws
fall descends like a love-starved lady
bending gracefully in the wind
down, down, down to the ground
touching the earth with a gentle sound
spared of the combine’s blade
winter reaps the colored leaves
brown and withered frosty days
clouds blot out the holy light
until a silent, snowy night
grants precious sleep to the countryside
Houston, Texas ‘82
Intro Image - "Frozen Savannah" by
ChokeCherry09 Empact Image -
"Fire-Earth-Air-Water" by
MPMG
Madeline McQueen - Model, Actor, Musician, Dancer,
Kent, United Kingdom
Madeline is a diverse talent having trained in acting as well
dancing. She has worked in theater, commercials, and other projects
including writing and directed her own film project.
