Deliberate Living Now

by Patrice Williams-Gordon

Inspired by the victory of Barack Obama

President elect of USA

Nov. 4 2008

The Break Through

Many with excitement have planted seeds

Watered them and watched them grow.

Many diligently have weeded and pruned

and mulched the plants that finally grew.

Many in frustration have pulled up plants

that failed to show a sign of promise,

But few have watched with baited breath

And disbelief as the seeds ‘break through’

Making its way through the dark, cold, hard soil

Against the odds of rocks and thorns

The pressure of weeds and entangling sod

Despite the force of trampling feet

the intended harm of callous hands

Yet it breaks free sending a blade

To greet the warm invigorating sunlight

With a blaring protest “burial is but a phase”

A phase that must precede a break through .

Dreams like seeds must first be buried

And left alone to do their thing

Where eyes and ears and hearts can’t tarry

But deep faith and unyielding hope sustains

So plant your seeds and keep on living

Your watching does nothing to its speed

And if by favor you do see the break through

Allow the inescapable thrill of ecstasy

To wash your soul with elation

If by destiny you never witness this breakthrough

Walk with pride that you planted and lived

And someone you love is sure to be

Awed and inspired, way beyond words,

by The Break Through.

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