Obsession

The sun beats down

Heat rules the day

The rains lie silent

Plants and animals alike

Scaling the steep terrain 

In search of a foothold

And a spot of moisture

The seed blows to still

Undisturbed momentarily

Breathless and famished

Feet begin to scavenge

Deeper and deeper

Thirsting for nourishment

The course is slow and arduous

Rocks form blockades

Patient and determined

Each treasure uncovered

Inhaled intentionally

Passed upward to feeble arms

Reaching for the sky

Arms fall open

Searching for structure

Security, protection, and balance

As they grasp tight

They grow stronger

Month to month

Year after year

The trunk grows sturdy

Essential and steadfast

And then

With feet set firm

Nutrients rushing through its veins

And arms reaching for the sky

Fingers open as a bloom

Presenting the first fruit

To any that will taste of it