My Life is Beautiful!

I stand by the wayside

Ignored by those passing by

No one gives me a glance

No one spares me a thought

No one waters me

Or delights in my growth…..

I am neither beautiful

Nor useful in any way

My presence makes no difference

To the earth or the sky

No one will ever notice

If I live or if I die….

Stamped upon and put down

For daring to stand tall

Plucked out and thrown away

To let others survive

I have no place in any garden

No farmer lets me grow….

 Yet I thrive on my own

Without being nurtured

Without being cherished

Without love or attention

Without any support or care

I grow abundant and wild….

The wind wipes my tears

The rain washes away my hurts

The sunshine warms me

The dew drops kiss me awake

Giving me reasons to hold on

And live for myself….

I believe in my existence

My buds have dreams

My shoots have hopes

My flowers have life

My leaves are alive

My heart too bleeds……