show off like a flower

a flower doesn’t care if you pay attention
she will show off and enjoy her time in the sun
no matter what
give me a patch of light and I will shine baby shine!

a tree doesn’t care if you notice him
he will stand tall and grow taller and wave wildly
in the wind and in the rain
give me time and let me show you what I can do!

the dirt doesn’t ask to be recognized
she will quietly and slowly do her work
always giving and working to replenish
give yourself to me and I will take all good care!

to shine, be stable, give care
perhaps we learn something here
from our earthly co-inhabitants
we don’t have to wait to be seen
to do our good work in the world