The Seed

In pod
Safe, secure, self- asserting,
Protected, free from danger
In the womb of heaven.
Unaware of the predators
Lurking around, I lay comforted.

Dreaming away
Smiling, laughing, giggling,
Kicking, bouncing, turning
Glowing in the dark pod.
Unaware of the dangers
Lurking around, I lay comforted.

Unexpectedly, I mature
I break the pod 
Blue sky, green leaves, white flowers
Beautiful nature I see
Unaware of the imperilment
 I feel the warmth.

Wanting to explore
I fall on the ground
Fierce wind blows me away
Thrilled with excitement
Covered in dirt I lay
Unaware, I feel safe.

Suddenly I start trembling
I see blue sky turning red
The beautiful world changes
Into a dark, horrifying place
And an insect crawls next to me
Now aware of the danger I shiver.

I close my eyes, I pray
Save me, let me not be a prey
Let me spread my root
Let me live O Lord
Let me grow and make fruit
I am the seed, the future.