It took me quite longer than spring
to shake the soil
break the shell
grow strong roots
hold on tight

tight to the ground

                                        and bloom

Out of step
desynchronized with the rest

It took me a wintery decade
to shake the soil
break the shell
grow strong roots
spread myself

spread myself wide
towards the shining promise of the present                                                                                          
                                    
                                        and bloom